Tasted 15 November 2023
Côte de Beaune · Puligny-Montrachet
For an appellation wine, this is punching near 1er Cru level given its notable intensity. This is super fresh and lively. Perhaps the DIAM closure has kept the evolution here at a minimum, which gives the impression of…
Similar to the Paul Pernot Batard, this Leflaive displays notable energy and spine, with an exacting and chiseled frame houses tense, youthful fruit and mineral elements that excite the palate and…
A solid Leflaive, but one that is certainly a young pup in need of a lot of air. Lemon leads the charge, with quince, melon rind, honey, crème fraiche, and wet travertine. Clean and fresh, with…
In typical Leflaive fashion, the base model outperforms many of the otherwise higher-level whites that surround it. What lifts this and elevates its brightness above others is the wonderful acidity…
