2013 Domaine Leflaive Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru "Les Pucelles"
95JG
92-94BH
93RP
93VN
90WS
$319.99
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95
John Gilman
Reviewed November 2014Given the inherently elegant profile of the best wines of 2013, I was not surprised to find the Domaine Leflaive Pucelles to be utterly in its element in this vintage and a stunning young wine. The magical bouquet offers up a youthful blend of delicious apple, pear, lemon, spring flowers, a beautifully refined base of chalky soil, citrus zest and vanillin oak. On the palate the wine is pure, full-bodied and utterly seamless, with outstanding mid-palate depth, bright acids and a very long, youthful and electric finish. A magical young wine.
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Professional Reviews
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94
Burghound
A strikingly elegant nose presents a broad range of yellow and white orchard fruits with ample honeysuckle, spice, lilac and citrus nuances. The mouth feel of the medium-bodied flavors is notably finer and wonderfully seductive before concluding in a palate coating, saline and linear finish that possesses superb depth and length. Like the Combettes this is clearly built-to-age and while it will certainly be capable of rewarding longer-term cellaring it should be approachable after only 6 to 8 years. *Outstanding*
93
Wine Advocate
The 2013 Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Pucelles has a fragrant, well defined bouquet that is very subtle, hints of praline beneath the citrus and mineral scents. The palate is fresh and crisp with vibrant acidity, lively and very saline. I love the tautness on the finish, the personality that this Puligny-Montrachet conveys. This is a Puligny-Montrachet from the top drawer. (NM)
93
Vinous
Pale yellow. Aromas of oily yellow peach, pear, white flowers and flinty minerality. Sweet, intense and fine-grained, with harmonious acidity and a firm spine of minerality giving energy and finesse to the middle palate. Best today on the rising, resounding finish. (ST)
Details
| Type | White Wine |
|---|---|
| Varietal | Chardonnay |
| Origin | Puligny Montrachet, Burgundy, France |
| Bottle Size | 750 mL |
| SKU | 1224169 |