Domaine Leflaive, Puligny-Montrachet
Domaine Leflaive, Bourgogne Blanc
The Bourgogne Blanc from Domaine Leflaive has the particularity to only come from vineyards located in the town of Puligny, making it easily one of the best Bourgogne Blanc you could get your hands on. This is the perfect first step into the Domaine Leflaive’s unique offerings.
Vintage Factsheets
The family works with long term agreement; the plots are owned by members of the family or long-time friends of the family. All vineyards are farmed biodynamically. The parcels are situated in the town of Puligny-Montrachet on the south side towards Chassagne-Montrachet: Bluses, Pré la Dame, Femelotte, Champ Perrier and Equince
- Region
- Bourgogne
- Appellation
- Côte de Beaune
- Sub-Appellation
- Bourgogne Blanc AOP
- Varietal Composition
- Chardonnay
- Aging
- Long, gentle pneumatic pressing, 24-hour decanting, followed by settling and racking. Fermented in French oak barrels, 10% of which are new. After 12 months in barrel, the wine is aged for 6 months in vats, where it is prepared for bottling.
- Alcohol
- 13.81%
The Bourgogne Blanc has a focused bouquet with citrus peel, grass clippings and marine influences. The palate is well-balanced and simple with fine acidity, moderate length and cooking apple on the finish. Fine.
Wine Spectator
90 Points
2020
“A fleshy white, with notes of peach, vanilla and lime blossoms accented by a mineral hint, tightening up on the long finish. Needs time to knit together.”
— Bruce Sanderson, 2023
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