Category: | White Wines |
Sub-Category: | White Wines |
Producer: | Domaine Leflaive |
Label Name: | Puligny 1er Pucelles (exdom) |
Vintage: | 2014 |
Country: | France |
Region: | Puligny-Montrachet, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 13% |
Grape(s): | Chardonnay |
Acidity: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 4 |
Length: | 4 |
Aroma Intensity: | 5 |
Best Temperature: | 12-14°C |
Awards/Ratings
Representative reviews: Vinous (Neal Martin) ~92; Burghound ~94; Wine Advocate ~91–93; Wine Spectator ~94; IWC ~93–95; John Gilman ~94
Tasting Note
Green-golden color; aromas of white flowers, lemon, pear, flint and subtle smoke. Rich, creamy texture with vibrant acidity, precise mineral core and a long, saline finish. Elegant yet concentrated.
Food Pairing
Truffled Bresse chicken, sole with cepes, lobster Thermidor; seared scallops, miso‑glazed black cod, tempura prawns, lightly spiced Thai fish curry.
Production Method
Biodynamic viticulture; 100% manual harvest; pneumatic pressing; alcoholic fermentation in oak; 16 months ageing in oak (≈35% new); light fining and gentle filtration.
Vineyard Info
Domaine Leflaive, historic Puligny-Montrachet estate (family since 18th century). Pioneer of biodynamics under Anne‑Claude Leflaive; owns multiple Pucelles parcels with old vines and limestone soils.