Domaine Leflaive

Les Pucelles Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Chardonnay

9.234 ratings
9.114 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
Bob McDonald

Mid Gold in colour. Aromatics of yellow flowers and developed honeycomb notes. The medium bodied palate shows lovely yellow peach - great drinking at 14 years, but, splitting hairs here, would’ve had more energy a couple of years ago. Developing that aged lactic note and slightly syrupy on the palate. Mineral and saline notes at the end. The following night it was quite a rich concentrated, almost buttery Chardonnay. Back Story: “Les Pucelles” literally The Maidens is among the finest of Puligny’s premier cru vineyards. It is adjacent to Batard Montrachet and makes a wine of nearly equal concentration. One of the “1001 Wines”.

Mid Gold in colour. Aromatics of yellow flowers and developed honeycomb notes. The medium bodied palate shows lovely yellow peach - great drinking at 14 years, but, splitting hairs here, would’ve had more energy a couple of years ago. Developing that aged lactic note and slightly syrupy on the palate. Mineral and saline notes at the end. The following night it was quite a rich concentrated, almost buttery Chardonnay. Back Story: “Les Pucelles” literally The Maidens is among the finest of Puligny’s premier cru vineyards. It is adjacent to Batard Montrachet and makes a wine of nearly equal concentration. One of the “1001 Wines”.

Jun 26th, 2023
Yoon Ha

Master Sommelier/Wine Director Benu

9.4

Authoritative and giving as true to vintage, with mineral and secondary nuances just beginning to show. Last bottle, of course.

Authoritative and giving as true to vintage, with mineral and secondary nuances just beginning to show. Last bottle, of course.

1 person found it helpfulAug 24th, 2014
David Speer

Serious but young and a bit bound up.

Serious but young and a bit bound up.

Mar 12th, 2015
Lisa Stone-Cleaver

2009 vintage.

2009 vintage.

Oct 9th, 2014
Tim O'Rourke

Fat but still yummy

Fat but still yummy

Aug 20th, 2014
Yoon Ha

Master Sommelier/Wine Director Benu

9.3

Excess sulphur is not an issue, as the new oak relaxes to show pure fruit and intense stoniness. Generous, yes, but with clean lines.

Excess sulphur is not an issue, as the new oak relaxes to show pure fruit and intense stoniness. Generous, yes, but with clean lines.

Jan 31st, 2014
Col McBryde

Winemaker Some Young Punks Wines

9.4

2009. Great wine now. Questionable longevity to it though.

2009. Great wine now. Questionable longevity to it though.

Sep 2nd, 2013
Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

9.0

Smoky flinty notes very intense lemon zest concentrated and rich. Smooth creamy texture with form acidity very ripe and rich with many layers

Smoky flinty notes very intense lemon zest concentrated and rich. Smooth creamy texture with form acidity very ripe and rich with many layers

Jun 26th, 2013
Jenny Watt

Fantastic premier cru from Domaine Leflaive.

Fantastic premier cru from Domaine Leflaive.

Apr 9th, 2013
Eng Ooi

Deep yellow colour, sharp finish

Deep yellow colour, sharp finish

Mar 30th, 2018