2014 Puligny Montrachet Les Pucelles
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(bottled eight days before my visit): Very pure aromas of peach, lemon cream and spices lifted by a floral topnote. More tightly wound than the Combettes but with terrific lemony cut giving the middle palate a sharply chiseled, airy feel. Very pure and clean on the back end, with brisk acidity extending the perfumed, floral finish. Showing less dimension today than the Combettes but this is still a bit compressed by the recent bottling. 92+ Sep 2016, www.vinous.com, Drink: 2022-2033
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Allen Meadows, Burghound
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An elegant and wonderfully layered nose consists of slightly more complex aromas of honeysuckle, citrus blossom, essence of pear, apple and a hint of wood toast. As is often the case the palate impression of the highly textured middle weight flavors is finer and more delicate than those of the Combettes, all wrapped in a tension-filled and lightly mineral-inflected finish that is an exercise in harmony and grace. Lovely. Jun 2016, www.burghound.com, Drink: 2024+
Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting, Leflaive's 2014 Puligny Montrachet 1er Cru Pucelles, which was the first vintage not bottled under cork (Diam "D" to be exact), is quite closed on the bouquet with cold stone and sea cave aromas that blossom with time. The palate is well balanced with a very sappy entry, a fine line of acidity and a crisp, quite spicy and persistent finish. I just think this Caillerets is very backward at the moment and will have more to give once afforded 2-3 years in bottle. This is a scintillating Les Pucelles, and guess what...it's not going to be corked! Oct 2017, www.robertparker.com
Smooth and creamy, with a lime edge to the peach, apple and oak spice flavors. Shows good cut underneath, driving the flavors to a long, mouthwatering conclusion. Refined and elegant. Mar 2017, www.winespectator.com, Drink: 2018-2024
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About the producer
Domaine Leflaive is arguably Burgundy’s most famous white wine producer, setting the benchmark for top-quality Chardonnay in the Côte de Beaune and the world. The property is the largest land-owner in Puligny-Montrachet, with extensive holdings in the village and five hectares of Grand Cru vineyards