2015 Puligny Montrachet Les Clavoillons
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The 2015 Le Clavoillon from Leflaive comes from a site that has a similar location on the slope as the Bâtard-Montrachet lieu-dit. It has a vibrant citrus and white flower-laced style as well as medium body, beautiful tension and depth, bright acidity, and a big, mineral-laced finish. It’s an incredibly promising, lively effort that has a long life ahead of it.
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William Kelley, Wine Advocate
Jancis Robinson MW
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Of all the domaine's wines, Leflaive's 2015 Puligny Montrachet 1er Cru Clavoillon is arguably the cuvée that has benefited the most from biodynamic viticulture, as what was formerly a rather foursquare, blocky premier cru in the 1990s is now routinely more dynamic and lively. The 2015 opens in the glass with a pretty bouquet of fresh pear, citrus zest, orange blossom and pastry cream. On the palate, the wine is bright, energetic and pure with good depth and a tangy, penetrating finish. While the race is close today, the Clavoillon is holding more in reserve than the domaine's excellent Puligny Village, and its acids are brighter, so this will reward a bit of patience.
Pressing was quite difficult. Herbal blossoms on the nose. Tight and neat without the pzazz of Dos d’Âne but it will presumably flower eventually. There seems a slightly lack of juice here at the moment with a strong phenolic note and a chalky finish.
About the producer
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