Domaine Leflaive

Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru Chardonnay

9.525 ratings
9.69 pro ratings
Puligny-Montrachet, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
Conrad Green

A touch of honey. Some oyster shells, cool stone. Some of the syrupy tang of 2010. Great balance and long.

A touch of honey. Some oyster shells, cool stone. Some of the syrupy tang of 2010. Great balance and long.

Dec 3rd, 2023
Conrad Green

Not premoxed! Lovely nose of honey., chalk, white flowers. Intense on the palate. Lemon and rich sweet notes with a salinity and real length. Very good.

Not premoxed! Lovely nose of honey., chalk, white flowers. Intense on the palate. Lemon and rich sweet notes with a salinity and real length. Very good.

Mar 30th, 2022
Col McBryde

Winemaker Some Young Punks Wines

9.9

2010. Too young. Still bloody delicious.

2010. Too young. Still bloody delicious.

1 person found it helpfulJan 4th, 2014
Max Coane

Always a treat. This bottle was super well integrated

Always a treat. This bottle was super well integrated

Jun 19th, 2015
Jay McInerney

Novelist, Wine Critic Town & Country, Expensive Wino & Gastronaut

9.7

My first 81 Leflaive Bienvenue. Insane. Honey on nose and palate. Long and piercing.

My first 81 Leflaive Bienvenue. Insane. Honey on nose and palate. Long and piercing.

Aug 23rd, 2014
Chris Pittenger

Owner Gros Ventre Cellars, Winemaker Skinner Vineyards

9.6

Oh so young. Thx Matt

Oh so young. Thx Matt

Aug 3rd, 2013
Mike Evans

Premoxed but not entirely unenjoyable.

Premoxed but not entirely unenjoyable.

Apr 13th, 2024
Mike Evans

Loaded with lemon curd goodness.

Loaded with lemon curd goodness.

Apr 21st, 2023
Byron Hewett

Beautiful. Got better and better as the night progressed. Will still be great in 10 years.

Beautiful. Got better and better as the night progressed. Will still be great in 10 years.

May 23rd, 2021
Jun Yamazaki

Residence of T&MC.

Residence of T&MC.

Dec 25th, 2020