Domaine Leflaive Puligny Montrachet 1er Cru Les Folatieres 2019

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Domaine Leflaive
Label Name:
 
Puligny Montrachet 1er Cru Les Folatieres
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Puligny-Montrachet, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
12-14°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable scores for the 2019: Neal Martin (Vinous) ~93, Jasper Morris (Inside Burgundy) 94, Charles Curtis (Decanter) 94, Falstaff 95+ (2021 tasting)

Tasting Note
Perfumed citrus and white flowers with green apple, quince and flint. Subtle toasted-hazelnut oak, saline minerality and vibrant acidity; concentrated mid-palate and a long, precise finish.

Food Pairing
Western: lobster, grilled/roasted sea bass, vol-au-vent or roast chicken in cream, aged goat or Comté cheese. Asian: miso-glazed black cod, tempura prawns, steamed fish with ginger & scallions, sushi/sashimi, milder Thai or Vietnamese coconut-based dishes.

Production Method
Biodynamic viticulture; hand-harvested, long gentle pneumatic pressing; fermentation and élevage in oak (≈20% new); ~12 months in barrel then ~6 months in tank; light fining and minimal filtration.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Leflaive — historic Puligny estate (family domaine, biodynamic pioneer) holding premier- and grand-cru parcels including Les Folatières; known for precise, ageworthy Chardonnay.