2013 Domaine Leflaive Puligny-Montrachet Les Combettes 1er Cru
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Jancis Robinson MW
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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Pale yellow. Subtly complex aromas of candied pear, lime and white flowers. Juicy and tight in the mouth, with a distinctly cool quality and nicely integrated acidity to the pear, peach and floral flavors. Good stuffing and extract here; finishes subtle, quite dry and long. A very pure 2013.
The 2013 Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Combettes might well be the most startling wine from Anne-Claude and her team this year, one that probably transcends this propitious vineyard. It has an expressive set of aromatics like the Folatières, a little more "fiery" at this stage perhaps, vivacious and defined with hints of lemon curd and white peach. The palate is voluminous and powerful with superb acidity and great depth. This is a Combettes with a lot of ambition and constitutes one of my favorites from the domaine this year.
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