Leflaive 2018 Puligny Montrachet Les Pucelles

Leflaive's 2018 Puligny-Montrachet Les Pucelles is a testament to the domaine's commitment to excellence in winemaking. This wine exudes elegance from the first glance, displaying a pale golden hue that captivates the eye. On the nose, it offers a captivating bouquet of delicate white flowers, citrus blossoms, and orchard fruits, intertwined with subtle hints of toasted hazelnuts and mineral undertones. Upon tasting, the palate is greeted with a harmonious fusion of flavors, where notes of ripe pear, juicy peach, and Meyer lemon dance gracefully alongside nuances of vanilla and baking spices. The wine's texture is luxurious and velvety, with a creamy mouthfeel that adds to its allure. As the wine unfolds on the palate, it reveals a vibrant acidity that provides structure and balance, leading to a long and lingering finish. Leflaive's 2018 Puligny-Montrachet Les Pucelles is a true expression of its terroir, showcasing the finesse and complexity for which Puligny-Montrachet is renowned.

Robert Parker - 94 Points

"The 2018 Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Pucelles has also turned out very well, unwinding in the glass with aromas of fresh bread, pear, citrus oil, anise, yellow apple and toasted nuts. Medium to full-bodied, satiny and nicely concentrated, it's deep and seamless, with an elegant, charming profile. Could this evolve like a modern-day version of the domaine's stunningly good 1982?"

Antonio Galloni - (93-95) Points

"The 2018 Puligny-Montrachet Les Pucelles 1er Cru was one cuvée that was showing a little more reduction when I tasted the barrel sample. Skipping the aromatics, the palate is very well balanced with notes of orange peel and white peach, and a little more lime toward the finish compared to Les Combettes. Good length on the aftertaste and a little more viscosity. Very fine."