DOMAINE LEFLAIVE Puligny-Montrachet AOC 2018 Bottle

Description

IN BRIEF
Domaine Leflaive Puligny-Montrachet AOC 2018 is a vibrant and charming expression of the Burgundy region, earning 89 points from The Wine Advocate. This wine features enticing aromas of almond paste, fresh pastry, white flowers, and crisp orchard fruit. Medium to full-bodied, it presents ample and fleshy character, marked by an open-knit core, lively acidity, and a nicely defined finish. Vinous rates it 88-90 points, highlighting a taut, crisp bouquet with notes of wet limestone, sea spray, and green apple. The palate balances subtle passion fruit and citrus notes with good weight and fine acidity. While it may not possess the complexity of some other village crus, this delightful wine is perfect for early drinking and ideal for enjoyment through 2030.

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ABOUT THE WINE

THE WINE ADVOCATE 89 points
Reviewed by: William Kelley
Drink Date: 2022 - 2042
Lively and charming, Leflaive's 2018 Puligny-Montrachet Village delivers aromas of almond past, fresh pastry, white flowers and crisp orchard fruit. Medium to full-bodied, ample and fleshy, it's succulent and expressive, with an open-knit core, lively acids and a nicely defined finish.

VINOUS (88-90) points
Drinking window: 2021 - 2030
The 2018 Puligny-Montrachet Village has a taut, crisp bouquet with scents of wet limestone, sea spray and green apple. There is fine delineation here, and more intensity than I was anticipating for a Village Cru. The palate is well balanced with subtle passion fruit and citrus notes on the entry, good weight in the mouth and fine acidity, though not as complex on the finish as other Village Crus I have tasted from Leflaive. Therefore I suspect this will be ideal for early drinking. - Neal Martin. Tasting date: October 2019

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ABOUT THE PRODUCER
Domaine Leflaive is an illustrious winery situated in the Côte de Beaune region of Burgundy, France, famed for producing some of the world's finest white wines, primarily from Chardonnay. With origins tracing back to 1717, the estate has established itself as a beacon of quality and innovation, consistently delivering exceptional expressions of Burgundy that reflect its unique terroir.

Under the visionary leadership of generations of the Leflaive family, particularly the late Anne-Claude Leflaive, the domaine gained recognition for its commitment to biodynamic and organic viticulture. This sustainable approach emphasizes soil health and ecological balance, allowing the grapes to fully express the distinctive character of each vineyard site. The estate’s holdings include prestigious appellations such as Puligny-Montrachet and Meursault, where the vineyards flourish in the region's chalky soils.

Domaine Leflaive's wines are celebrated for their elegance, complexity, and remarkable minerality. Each bottle exhibits layers of nuanced flavors that evolve beautifully with age, creating wines that are not only exquisite in their youth but develop further intrigue over time. Iconic offerings like Leflaive Puligny-Montrachet and Batard-Montrachet are highly sought after and frequently receive top accolades from critics and wine aficionados alike.

With a rich legacy rooted in excellence and a profound respect for the land, Domaine Leflaive continues to set benchmarks in the world of fine wine, influencing the future of Burgundy and captivating the palates of wine lovers across the globe. The estate embodies both tradition and forward-thinking artistry, ensuring its place as a pillar of Burgundy's viticultural heritage.