Domaine Leflaive Puligny Montrachet 2022

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Domaine Leflaive
Label Name:
 
Puligny Montrachet
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Puligny-Montrachet, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy
Volume:
 
1500ml
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 2022 releases across Leflaive Puligny range: Vinous/Neal Martin ~92 (village), Decanter ~94, Wine Spectator/critics 92–95 for premier/selected cuvées; positive reviews from Burghound, James Suckling and Robert Parker for estate premiers

Tasting Note
Crisp, mineral-driven Chardonnay with citrus, white peach, honeysuckle and flinty/almond notes. Vibrant acidity, saline backbone and medium-plus body with a long, precise finish.

Food Pairing
Western: seared scallops, lobster, roasted/poached chicken, creamy risotto, grilled sea bass. Asian: steamed fish with ginger & scallions, miso-glazed black cod, sashimi/sushi (fatty tuna), Cantonese roasted chicken.

Production Method
Biodynamic viticulture, hand-harvested; long gentle pneumatic pressing; oak fermentation (small % new oak), malolactic fermentation and 12–16 months ageing in barrel and tank.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Leflaive (Puligny-Montrachet) — historic family domaine (since 1717), leader in white Burgundy and early adopter of biodynamic practices; now managed by the current generation.