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Domaine Leflaive Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Clavoillon 2023

PRICE PER BOTTLE
$800.00
PRICE PER SIX
$4,560.00
$4,800.00
Quantity
AvailabilityPre-Arrival May
Vintages2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023
VarietiesChardonnay
Region/CountryFrance, Burgundy
Rating95 points
Description

Burgundy is a land destined for wine by nature. In its millennial history, it has intimately linked man to the vine in some places. In Puligny-Montrachet, in the heart of the Côte de Beaune, the Leflaive family has been established for more than three centuries.

Burgundy’s wines have acquired a simple and unique reputation: they are the best Chardonnays and Pinots Noirs in the world. Each appellation comes from a specific place, a parcel of vines often of modest size: these famous “Climats” form the basis of the Burgundy model. The diversity of Burgundy’s wines is also found in its 84 appellations, from the grands crus at the top of the pyramid through the premiers crus and the villages to the regional AOCs. More than a classification or a nomenclature, these are names that amateurs dream about: Gevrey-Chambertin, Vougeot, Corton, Meursault... Or even, in the heart of the Côte de Beaune, Puligny-Montrachet, where the Leflaive family has been established since 1717.

Ratings
Score95 points
ReviewerBruce Sanderson
Review
Though there’s plenty of flesh, this white is elegant, featuring peach, lemon oil, hazelnut, floral, butterscotch and oyster shell aromas and flavors. A supple style, just picking up some texture on the intense, mineral driven aftertaste. Shows impressive harmony and length. Best from 2027 through 2036.
Score90 - 93 points
ReviewerAllen Meadows
Review
Once again the nose is super-fresh with its aromas of mostly ripe white orchard fruit that is laced with phenolic, spice and floral hints along with an admirably subtle dollop of wood. The strikingly textured, vibrant and utterly delicious flavors possess the usual Clavoillon generosity while exhibiting excellent length on the balanced, dry and mildly austere finale that is just a bit firmer. This too could use better depth so again, at least a few years of keeping are advised. Note: Leflaive is the largest holder of Clavoillon with a whopping 4.8 ha holding that averages 40+ years of age. Drink 2031+
Score92 points
ReviewerNeal Martin
Review
The 2023 Puligny-Montrachet Clavoillon 1er Cru has a more backward bouquet with touches of petrichor and green apple unfolding in the glass, quite strict compared to the other cuvées. The palate is well balanced with a fine bead of acidity. There is a touch of reduction at the moment, but it is simpatico with the fruit and feels lightly spiced on the peppery finish. This will require a couple of years once in bottle.
Specifications
ClosureCork
Serving temp10-16 °C