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2014 Meursault Sous le Dos d'Ane

More from Domaine LeflaiveMeursault Sous le Dos d'AneFranceAverage score 91/100

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Tasting notes
Score 90-92/100 · Allen Meadows, Burghound

A distinctly different aromatic profile presents itself with its notes of hazelnut and plenitude of floral characters that are liberally laced with citrus and pear nuances. There is unusually good volume to the lush and indeed almost opulent medium-bodied flavors where the balance is saved by a moderately firm acid spine on the lemony and lightly stony finale. This should drink well young if desired as it's well-balanced. Jun 2016, www.burghound.com, Drink: 2022+

Critic scores

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91
91/100

Average Score

91
90-92/100

Allen Meadows, Burghound

91
90-91/100

Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

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90 - 91 points
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Score 90-91/100 · Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

(from well-drained reddish clay soil with some rocks): Stone fruits and flowers on the nose. Tight and subdued but bright and delineated, offering lemon, stone fruit and stony mineral flavors. Finishes with good length. These young vines were planted between 1995 and 2004. Sep 2016, www.vinous.com

92 points
Neal Martin
Score 92/100 · Neal Martin

The 2014 Meursault 1er Cru Sous le Dos d'Ane, which was previously Pinot Noir until it was regrafted with Chardonnay in 1996 and 2000, has a lively, generous bouquet with scents of apricot blossom, peach skin and hints of fresh pear; not as mineral-driven as the Puligny-Montrachet Village, however there is more complexity and charm. The palate is fresh and crisp with a lovely saline note on the entry that neatly offsets the subtle white peach and fresh apricot notes. It has certainly discarded the "Zen-like" personality that was conveyed out of tank. There is a seam of spice here that fans out gloriously on the finish. You could actually drink this now and revel in its hubris, though I would advise resisting temptation and cellaring it away for 3-5 years. Tasted December 2016. Jun 2017, www.robertparker.com

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Domaine Leflaive

Domaine Leflaive is arguably Burgundy’s most famous white wine producer, setting the benchmark for top-quality Chardonnay in the Côte de Beaune and the world. The property is the largest land-owner in Puligny-Montrachet, with extensive holdings in the village and five hectares of Grand Cru vineyards

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Meursault Sous le Dos d'Ane
Meursault Premier Cru
Meursault
Côte de Beaune
Burgundy
France
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Domaine Leflaive

Category

Wine

Product Type

Still wine

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