Leflaive Puligny Montrachet Les Pucelles 1er Cru 2016 (750ML)

95 JM / 94 WS / 92-95 BH

Fine clear colour. The brisk racy nose is very classical. This is the steeliest of Puligny vineyards. Bright, relatively intense, ripe fruit with a yellow touch to it, a lovely thread of acidity throughout. Backward, not the grace of Combettes, but with greater potential. Jasper Morris – Inside Burgundy

A broad attack signals this rich, powerful white, revealing peach, apple pie and vanilla flavors, with a hint of coffee. Balanced and vibrant on the long finish, where a mineral accent chimes in. Fine intensity and detail. Best from 2021 through 2032. 950 cases made, 132 cases imported. — BS – Wine Spectator

Tasting note: There is a subtle whiff of exoticism to the elegant and ultra-fresh aromas of honeysuckle, tangerine skin, pear compote and spice. Once again there is a terrific sense of energy to the racy, intense and gorgeously refined middle weight flavors that culminate in a highly refined, balanced and sneaky long finale. This is textbook Pucelles that should age effortlessly. Outstanding – Don’t Miss - Burghound