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2008 Domaine Leflaive Puligny Montrachet Clavoillon

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November 28, 2021 - $280

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RATINGS

90-91Stephen Tanzer

Pure aromas of yellow peach, spices and menthol, plus a slightly peppery, herbal quality. Then fat and supple in the mouth, with a strong element of grilled hazelnut.

89-92Burghound.com

...exuberant nose of white peach, pear and acacia blossom aromas nuanced with citrus hints that are also reflected by the rich, full and nicely concentrated medium-bodied flavors that possess ample mid-palate fat...

16+ Jancis Robinson

REGION

France, Burgundy, Côte d'Or, Côte de Beaune, Puligny-Montrachet, Le Clavoillon

Le Clavoillon is a 15-acre Premier Cru vineyard in the appellation of Puligny-Montrachet, in Burgundy’s Cote de Beaune. It is just north of Les Pucelles, and the soil is contains more clay than in the vineyards to the south. It is nearly a monopole of Domaine Leflaive, which owns nearly 12.5 acres of the vineyard.

TYPE

White Wine, Chardonnay, 1er (Premier) Cru

This white variety originated in Burgundy, but is now grown around the world. Its flexibility to thrive in many regions translates to wide flavor profile in the market. Chardonnay is commonly used in making Champagne and sparkling wines.