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FWR 96–99
AM 97
WA 94
France
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Burgundy
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Cote d'Or White
In stock,
8
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List $1,514.00
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96-99 points Fine Wine Review: "...the Montrachet itself shows pure butter aromas and flavors with finesse, great depth, length, and great bite. It is outstanding Montrachet; for me, there is no single Montrachet reference, but stylistically, I would say this is in the middle, with the richness of the Domaine de la Romanée-Conti at one end and the finesse of Drouhin’s Marquis de Laguiche at the other end. (Issue #125; 2009)"
97 points Allen Meadows (Burghound): "(from a .89 ha parcel of Puligny vines). While not more elegant than the Cabotte, this is quite a bit more complex with a stunning range of fruit, citrus, floral and spice aromas that complement to perfection the very rich, full and strikingly concentrated broad-scaled flavors that are supported by plenty of dry extract that buffers a firm core of ripe acidity on the beautifully intense and flat out incredibly lingering finish. What really impresses me about the '07 though is that despite the impressive heft, the finish remains laser-like in its focus. A 'wow' wine in every sense except for one, which is that this is not an imposing or massive vintage for this wine. Otherwise, this is sensational, especially in terms of its impeccable balance. Drink: 2019+. (Jun 2009)"
94 points David Schildknecht (Wine Advocate): "The Bouchard 2007 Montrachet is scented with peaches, ocean breezes, narcissus, musk, and a hint of sweat, setting the tone for a creamy palate brimming with richly ripe fruit and invigoratingly tinged with salt, sweat, white pepper, lemon zest, and peach fuzz. This is more emphatically concentrated than its Chevalier counterparts as well as -- predictably -- more overtly rich, but less alluring, and lacking the dynamic or lift that made the La Cabotte bottling especially memorable. Still it is formidably rich stuff, which one hopes will display stamina in bottle concomitant with its palate persistence. If I had some, I would not open a bottle for several years and would anticipate a decade or more of rewards. (Dec 2009)"
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$1,195.00
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JG 98
AM 94–97
WA 95
France
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Burgundy
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Cote d'Or White
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98+ points John Gilman (View From the Cellar): "The 2010 Chevalier-Montrachet chez Leflaive is another magical wine. The utterly brilliant nose offers up a complex and elegant blend of apple, pear, lemon zest, a hint of the pastry cream to come, profound, chalky soil tones, spring flowers and vanillin oak. On the palate the wine is deep, full-bodied and very reserved in profile today, with a rock solid core, seamless structure, laser-like focus and a very, very, very long, seamless and profound finish. Near perfection. 2025-2075+. (Nov/Dec 2011)"
94-97 points and 'Don't miss!' Allen Meadows (Burghound): "An airy, cool and ultra-refined nose displays distinct lemon-lime and acacia blossom scents that of course include background notes of stone and saline that complement to perfection the intensely mineral-driven middle weight flavors that possess superb precision on the explosive and palate staining finish that seems to just go on and on. This is quite dry; in fact it's arguably the driest wine in the range yet this is not forbiddingly austere. I very much like the contrast between the sense of focused power and the mouth feel which is almost delicate. This is sheer class and the balance is flawless. This should go down as a classic vintage for this storied wine. Drink: 2022+. (Jun 2012)"
95 points Antonio Galloni (Wine Advocate): "[$619 list] The 2010 Chevalier-Montrachet comes across as quite subtle at this stage. Today it appears to lack some mid-palate depth and concentration, but that may come as the wine fleshes out with further time in bottle. Even though it is quite beautiful from a textural standpoint, the Chevalier is the least expressive of the grand crus. With time in the glass, gorgeous floral notes and hints of honey blossom as the Chevalier shows off its sensual personality and beautifully layered fruit. Anticipated maturity: 2020+. (Aug 2012)"
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$189.95
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W&S 92
FWR 88–92
JG 91
France
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Burgundy
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Cote d'Or White
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5
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92 points Wine & Spirits: "Domaine Leflaive’s wines stand out in this vintage, maintaining their laser-like focus while carrying the richness of 2009. This is a distinctive Puligny, performing far above its village status. It fills the glass with scents of vanilla, pear and spice, delivers them with a complete sense of comfort and ease, then lasts with a fragrant, vibrant memory of flavor, refreshing and mouthwatering to drink right now. Sure, it will age and gain in complexity, but it may not sustain this Apollonian moment of beauty. (Apr 2012)"
88-92 points Fine Wine Review: "The Puligny is slightly more pointed in its lime blossom aromas than the Bourgogne. The mouth shows a little reduction and there is much more substance here than in the Bourgogne, with some butter, minerality, and richness that approaches glossiness in texture. (Issue #133; 2011)"
91 points John Gilman (View From the Cellar): "The 2009 Puligny AC from Domaine Leflaive is a really lovely wine that is impressively reserved out of the blocks. The very classy bouquet offers up scents of apples, peaches, oranges, chalky soil tones and a deft touch of vanillin oak. On the palate the wine is deep, full-bodied, complex and nicely closed on the attack, with a rock solid core of fruit, brisk acids, impeccable balance and fine cut and grip on the long and focused finish. 2013-2035. (Nov/Dec 2010)"
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$499.95
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WA 95
JG 95
AM 92–95
France
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Burgundy
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Cote d'Or White
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95+ points Antonio Galloni (Wine Advocate): "[$275/750ml list] The 2010 Puligny-Montrachet Pucelles is a totally complete wine. It brings together the expressive bouquet and minerality of Combettes with some of the expressive fruit of the Folatieres. Vivid and multi-dimensional in the glass, the Pucelles wraps around the palate with serious intensity. Citrus, white flowers and green pears linger on the highly nuanced, refined finish. Today, though, the 2010 is incredibly tight. Its pedigree is impossible to miss. Leflaive’s Pucelles is easily one of the highlights of the vintage. Anticipated maturity: 2015+. (Aug 2012)"
95 points John Gilman (View From the Cellar): "Surprisingly, the 2010 Pucelles chez Leflaive has slightly broader shoulders than the Combettes this year, but the wine also possesses all of the elegance and transparency found in the greatest wines of the vintage. The nose is a superb blend of apple, white peach, spring flowers, great, chalky minerality and a deft touch of vanillin oak. On the palate the wine is deep, full-bodied and very pure on the attack, with great mid-palate depth, a very primary personality, racy acids and superb length and grip on the flawless finish. Another simply beautiful wine in the making. 2020-2060. (Nov/Dec 2011)"
92-95 points and 'Don't miss! Outstanding,' Allen Meadows (Burghound): "(from two very large parcels of vines totaling over 3 ha). An ultra-pure and highly complex nose of honeysuckle and essence of ripe pear liqueur introduces the silky and equally pure mineral-inflected middle weight flavors. There is a wonderfully clean and citrusy character to the driving, energetic and linear finish that despite the elevated sense of verve comes across as almost delicate. It's never clear in advance between the Combettes and Pucelles as to which of them will be the best 1er in the Leflaive cellars but in 2010 it's simply no contest because while the Combettes is indeed impressive, the Pucelles is just at another level. Drink: 2018+. (Jun 2012)"
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$309.95
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FWR 92–95
France
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Burgundy
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Cote d'Or White
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6
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92-95 points Fine Wine Review: "The Morey-Clos des Monts Luisants is 100% Aligoté from vines planted in 1911. Some Aligoté has recently been replanted and had not been allowed under the INAO rules, but those rules are being changed and so the grapes from those vines can be included in future wines. The wine is just beginning malolactic fermentation as I taste it in November 2010 (in many years, it does not go through malolactic). The wine is mineral in the nose with a little honey showing. In the mouth, it is pure, mineral, and silky with harmony and length. Alcohol here is about 14º. (Issue #130; 2011)"
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