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Domaine Leflaive - Puligny-Montrachet - Les Pucelles - 1er Cru
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Tasted blind at the Burgundy 2012 tasting in Beaune. The 2012 Puligny Montrachet 1er Cru Pucelles from Anne-Claude Leflaive has an outstanding bouquet: very well defined, surfeit of mineralité with flinty, smoky notes developing after. There is real intensity and focus here. The palate is clean and fresh, almost clinical, with hints of lime cordial and citrus fruit, a dash of spice on the finish that is long and penetrating. This has a long future ahead - the best showing of Leflaive's 2012s in this blind tasting.
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Provenance
- Type
- White
- Producer
- Domaine Leflaive
- Country
- France
- Appellation
- Puligny-Montrachet
- Region
- Burgundy
- Style
- Premier Cru
Technical
- Vintage
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- Size
- Ageing
- Serving
- 12° - 14° C
- Drinking window
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About this wine
Domaine Leflaive stands as one of Burgundy's most respected producers, with a legacy of excellence in white wine production spanning generations. Located in Puligny-Montrachet, the estate is renowned for crafting wines of exceptional purity and precision that exemplify the finest expressions of Chardonnay in the world.
Les Pucelles is a Premier Cru vineyard within Puligny-Montrachet, celebrated for producing white wines of remarkable finesse and complexity. This wine captures the essence of its terroir, a distinctive combination of limestone-rich soil and ideal sun exposure that yields wines with crisp acidity, mineral-driven character, and layered flavor profiles. The fresh, flinty notes are balanced by subtle spice and a medium-bodied structure that speaks to Domaine Leflaive's commitment to elegant, food-friendly winemaking.
This is an ideal selection for refined dining occasions, pairing beautifully with seafood, poultry, and creamy sauces. Whether served at a fine dining establishment or in a private villa, Domaine Leflaive's Puligny-Montrachet Les Pucelles represents the pinnacle of white Burgundy craftsmanship.
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Behind the bottle
Region
Burgundy
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Puligny-Montrachet
Puligny-Montrachet is a commune and appellation d'origine contrôlée in the Côte de Beaune subregion of Burgundy, France. Located between Meursault to the north and Chassagne-Montrachet to the south, this small village sits on…
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