Domaine Leflaive Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Combettes

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Domaine Leflaive Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Combettes

Name: Domaine Leflaive Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Combettes
Brand: Domaine Leflaive
Price: null USD
Rating: 4.25 (0 reviews)

France, Burgundy

White wine

4.3

Expert Rating

0.0

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WINE DESCRIPTION

Domaine Leflaive Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Combettes is a highly sought-after white wine produced by Domaine Leflaive, a renowned winery in Burgundy, France. The wine is made from Chardonnay grapes grown in the Les Combettes vineyard, which is known for its limestone-rich soil and ideal south-east facing slope. The winemaking process involves a combination of traditional and modern techniques, including hand-harvesting, gentle pressing, and aging in oak barrels. The resulting wine is a complex and elegant expression of the terroir, with notes of citrus, white flowers, and minerality. It is a perfect example of the classic Burgundian style, with a balance of richness and acidity that makes it a versatile pairing for a wide range of dishes.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This Domaine Leflaive Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Combettes is a delightful white Burgundy.It has a lovely golden hue and a complex, inviting nose of stone fruit, peach and apricot, along with subtle notes of honey, herbs and a hint of oak. On the palate, it is silky and expressive, with a wonderful balance of ripe fruit and refreshing acidity. The finish is long and harmonious, with lingering notes of citrus and minerals. This elegant wine is a great example of the finesse and complexity that Puligny-Montrachet can offer.

EXPERT RATING

4.3

DRINKING WINDOW

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2044

Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

Moderate

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Pronounced

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Bold

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Vibrant

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Gentle

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Chardonnay

ORIGINS

Winery: Domaine Leflaive

Region: Burgundy

Burgundy is a wine region located in the east-central part of France, renowned for its high-quality wines. It is one of the most famous and prestigious wine regions in the world, with a long history of winemaking that dates back to the Middle Ages. Burgundy has been producing wine since the Middle Ages, and its wines have been highly sought after since the 15th century. The region is divided into four main sub-regions: Chablis, Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune, and Côte Chalonnaise. Each of these sub-regions has its own unique terroir and produces wines with distinct characteristics.

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