Category: | White Wines |
Sub-Category: | White Wines |
Producer: | Domaine Leflaive |
Label Name: | Puligny Montrachet 1er Cru Pucelles |
Vintage: | 2021 |
Country: | France |
Region: | Puligny-Montrachet, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy |
Volume: | 1500ml |
ABV: | 13.5% |
Grape(s): | Chardonnay |
Acidity: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 4 |
Length: | 4 |
Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
Best Temperature: | 12-14°C |
Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (WA) 93; Wine Spectator 95; Jasper Morris 96. Domaine drinking window often cited: 2026–2035
Tasting Note
Green-golden Chardonnay with stone fruit, citrus blossom and honeysuckle, driven by vibrant acidity, creamy texture and pronounced mineral/saline finish.
Food Pairing
Seared scallops, lobster or sole with beurre blanc; roast chicken or veal; Asian: sushi/sashimi, miso-glazed cod, tempura prawns, steamed ginger soy fish.
Production Method
Biodynamic viticulture; 100% manual harvest, whole-berry pneumatic pressing, barrel fermentation and 17–18 months élevage with a portion in new oak.
Vineyard Info
Domaine Leflaive, historic Puligny-Montrachet producer; pioneer of biodynamics under Anne-Claude Leflaive, long-held premier- and grand-cru holdings in the Côte de Beaune.