2000 Domaine Leflaive Puligny Montrachet les Pucelles

Chardonnay - 750ML
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REVIEWS

WS 95 VN 93 WA 92
WS 95

Wine Spectator, May 2003

Thick and opulent, very satisfying, this full-bodied Chardonnay is packed with clean fruit. Tropical (pineapple), dried herbs, smoke and mineral notes give plenty of excitement here. With time, it should flesh out to a...
VN 93

Vinous, September 2002

Sweet, oily aromas of peach, pear and spices, with a distinct suggestion of more exotic fruits. Steely, brisk and pure, with lovely intensity and cut. Boasts excellent acidity for 2000. This really dances on the palate...
WA 92

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, October 2016

The 2000 Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Pucelles put in an excellent showing, demonstrating that the millennial vintage produced some fine, perhaps overlooked white Burgundies. The nose is quintessential Anne-Claude...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type White
Varietal Chardonnay
Country France
Region Burgundy
Sub-region Cote de Beaune
Appellation Puligny Montrachet
Sub-appellation Les Pucelles
Vintage 2000
Size 750ML

The 2000 Domaine Leflaive Puligny Montrachet les Pucelles is a white wine that embodies elegance and sophistication. From the renowned Burgundy region in France, this Chardonnay showcases the true essence of the terroir and the passion of the producer, Domaine Leflaive.

In the glass, this wine displays a captivating pale golden hue, reminiscent of the morning sun gently kissing the vineyards. The aromas that waft from the glass are a harmonious blend of stone fruits, such as ripe peach and juicy pear, intertwined with delicate floral notes of acacia and honeysuckle. As the wine opens up, hints of toasted almonds and a subtle touch of vanilla emerge, adding layers of complexity to the bouquet.

On the palate, the 2000 Domaine Leflaive Puligny Montrachet les Pucelles offers a velvety texture that glides effortlessly across the tongue, providing a luxurious mouthfeel. Flavors of luscious white peach and crisp green apple tantalize the taste buds, while a gentle minerality adds a refreshing and vibrant element. The well-integrated oak imparts a subtle richness, enhancing the wine's structure and lengthening the finish.

This wine is a masterclass in balance, with its precise acidity beautifully counterbalancing the fruit flavors and lending a refreshing vibrancy to each sip. The 2000 vintage has reached a stage of maturity where it has developed complexity and depth, while still retaining its youthful energy.

Pair this exquisite white wine with dishes that highlight its elegance, such as seared scallops with a citrus beurre blanc sauce or roasted chicken with herbed butter. The 2000 Domaine Leflaive Puligny Montrachet les Pucelles is a true gem from Burgundy, a wine that will transport you to the vineyards of Cote de Beaune with each sip.