Domaine Leflaive

Les Pucelles Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Chardonnay

9.36 ratings
9.42 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
Michael Meagher MS

Chairman/Founder Boston Sommelier Society, Beverage Director Cafe Escadrille

9.5

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May 19th, 2016
Andrew Cullimore

Medium lemon yellow colour . This is more advanced than the last bottle I had of this in London in July. Unfortunately I didn’t write that one up ! Quite roasted toasty lemon peel , touch of caramel , also some peach and vanilla hints . On the palate this is slightly dense with some slightly saline hints, quite good intensity but seems quite clunky and lacks freshness. This actually improved slightly with a bit of time in the glass which made it overall difficult to evaluate. This is not correct, though was perfectly drinkable and most at the table really liked it , though they hadn’t had the benefit of having a true bottle a couple of months ago. On the basis of this bottle drink now and over the next few years. A pity , bottle variation can be a really frustrating thing.

Medium lemon yellow colour . This is more advanced than the last bottle I had of this in London in July. Unfortunately I didn’t write that one up ! Quite roasted toasty lemon peel , touch of caramel , also some peach and vanilla hints . On the palate this is slightly dense with some slightly saline hints, quite good intensity but seems quite clunky and lacks freshness. This actually improved slightly with a bit of time in the glass which made it overall difficult to evaluate. This is not correct, though was perfectly drinkable and most at the table really liked it , though they hadn’t had the benefit of having a true bottle a couple of months ago. On the basis of this bottle drink now and over the next few years. A pity , bottle variation can be a really frustrating thing.

Oct 10th, 2025
Rick K
9.7

Pucelles.

Pucelles.

Mar 4th, 2015
Larry Halff

Bursting with energy, rock forward, sharp as a knife. What will this be in 2022?

Bursting with energy, rock forward, sharp as a knife. What will this be in 2022?

Jan 4th, 2015
Dave Meyers

Dave had this 11 years ago

Dave had this 11 years ago

Oct 23rd, 2014
Chris Pratt

Chris had this 10 years ago

Chris had this 10 years ago

Dec 23rd, 2015
Jlprenner

Jlprenner had this 11 years ago

Jlprenner had this 11 years ago

Mar 21st, 2015