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96
/ 100
Burghound -
95
/ 100
Vinous
White
Classification
Chardonnay
Variety
2022
Vintage
750ml (Bottle)
Bottle Size
France
Country
Burgundy, Puligny-Montrachet
Region
13.5%
Alcohol %
5-10 Years
Cellaring
Scores
96 / 100"An even more restrained nose grudgingly offers up its aromas of equally cool Granny Smith apple, spice, carnation, acacia and lemongrass nuances. The lilting but almost painfully intense medium-bodied flavors possess a super-sleek and wonderfully refined texture while displaying stunningly good length on the balanced, dry and glossy finish. This is quite simply terrific and a wine that should also amply reward a decade plus of keeping. This effort of 'lace and grace' should be stunning in time. - 93-96 Points, Allen Meadows"
- Burghound
95 / 100
"The 2022 Puligny-Montrachet Les Combettes 1er Cru, which always suffers millerandage, has a taut, stony, Zen-like bouquet that, at the moment, is less flattering than the Les Folatières. This is going to bide its time. The palate is pretty complex, with a dab of lemon rind, a welcome bitterness and salinity, plus a very intense finish. The 2022 is one for Puligny diehards. I admire its aloofness and uncompromising nature. - Neal Martin"
- Vinous
Tasting Notes
This is a striking expression of one of Puligny-Montrachet’s finest Premier Cru vineyards. Crafted by one of Burgundy’s most iconic estates, this wine reflects the perfect harmony of richness and minerality that defines the Les Combettes terroir. With layers of ripe citrus, white peach, and a finely-tuned acidity, this 2022 vintage offers both immediate pleasure and the potential for aging. Domaine Leflaive’s dedication to biodynamic viticulture and minimal intervention ensures that the wine captures the true essence of the land, making it a standout in their exceptional portfolio of white wines.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity