2020 Domaine Leflaive Puligny Montrachet

Chardonnay - 750ML
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JM 92 WS 92 WA 91
JM 92

Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy, May 2022

Just bottled at the end of April. Made from the usual six plots. A pale lemon yellow. The nose has been knocked back a bit and is not yet showing much fruit. Then a little white fruit starts to emerge with some graphite...
WS 92

Wine Spectator, January 2023

Pure and silky in texture, revealing lemon, apple, mineral and oak spice flavors. Seamless and balanced, with lively acidity guiding the lingering aftertaste of citrus, orchard fruit and spices. Drink now through 2030...
WA 91

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, January 2023

Opening in the glass with notes of crisp white peach, green apple, freshly baked bread and white flowers, Leflaive's 2020 Puligny-Montrachet Village is medium to full-bodied, ample and satiny, with a fleshy core of fruit...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type White
Varietal Chardonnay
Country France
Region Burgundy
Sub-region Cote de Beaune
Appellation Puligny Montrachet
Vintage 2020
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 13%
Closure Cork

The 2020 Domaine Leflaive Puligny Montrachet is a Chardonnay from the renowned Burgundy region of France, specifically the Cote de Beaune sub-region. This white wine, produced by Domaine Leflaive, is distinguished by its traditional cork closure and an alcohol content of 13.0%.

Jasper Morris from "Inside Burgundy" awarded this wine a score of 92, noting that it was just bottled at the end of April from six plots. Morris describes it as having a pale lemon yellow color, with an initial nose that was subdued but gradually revealed hints of white fruit, graphite, and gunflint. He commends its "racy yet ripe" character with multiple layers of flavor and "excellent length." He anticipates that the bouquet will develop further, potentially elevating it to a five-star wine.

Wine Spectator also rated this wine 92, highlighting its "pure and silky" texture. The publication praises the wine for its "lemon, apple, mineral and oak spice flavors," emphasizing its seamless balance and lively acidity. The review suggests a drinking window through 2030, reflecting its potential for aging, and notes that 2,715 cases were made, with 543 cases imported.

Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate gave the wine a score of 91. Reviewer WK describes it as opening with "notes of crisp white peach, green apple, freshly baked bread and white flowers." The review highlights its medium to full body, "ample and satiny" texture, and "long, saline finish."

Overall, the 2020 Domaine Leflaive Puligny Montrachet is recognized for its complexity and balance, with reviewers noting its potential to develop further in the bottle. With high marks from multiple reviewers, this wine stands out as a noteworthy representation of the Puligny Montrachet appellation.