Olivier Leflaive Bourgogne Blanc Les Setilles, Burgundy, France 2022 Beira Interior Region doing nothing for the first

doing nothing for the first two weeks of cuvaison and punching down for the following two

is characteristic of a ripe Syrah

a dusty texture to its tannins and a lingering and racy finish

The finish is much more serious: salty

Olivier Leflaive Bourgogne Blanc Les Setilles, Burgundy, France 2022 Beira Interior Region doing nothing for the firstVery snappy and crisp on first sip, this gains depth and complexity in toasted almonds and butter as it opens. Alive with crisp apples, lemon zest and a mineral tang that gives a very lively texture and great balance. Medium bodied. Blended from 60 sites in the region, it was partially barrel fermented. Drink or hold.