Category: | White Wines |
Sub-Category: | White Wines |
Producer: | Domaine Leflaive |
Label Name: | Puligny Montrachet 1er Cru Clavoillon |
Vintage: | 2021 |
Country: | France |
Region: | Puligny-Montrachet, Côte de Beaune (Clavoillon 1er Cru) |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 13% |
Grape(s): | Chardonnay |
Acidity: | 5 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 4 |
Length: | 4 |
Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
Best Temperature: | 12-14°C |
Awards/Ratings
Burghound 92-94 (≈93); Vinous (Neal Martin) 93; Wine Advocate (William Kelley) 92+; Jasper Morris 92-94; Wine Spectator 94
Tasting Note
Crisp green apple, lime and white peach with toasted almond, chalky mineral and sea-spray salinity. Racy acidity, medium-plus weight and a long, sapid finish.
Food Pairing
Seared scallops, lobster or crab, roast chicken, creamy mushroom dishes; Asian: miso-glazed cod, sushi/sashimi, steamed fish with ginger, tempura vegetables.
Production Method
Biodynamic viticulture; hand-harvested; pneumatic pressing, 24h settling; alcoholic fermentation in French oak (≈22% new); 12 months in barrel then ~6 months in tank; minimal fining/filtration.
Vineyard Info
Domaine Leflaive, historic Puligny-Montrachet estate (since 1717), leading producer in biodynamic Burgundy; owns major holding in Clavoillon (c.4.8 ha).