2008 Domaine Leflaive Puligny-Montrachet Les Combettes 1er Cru
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Allen Meadows, Burghound
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Lovely lift and verve to the ripe pear and floral aromas. Deep, ripe and quite rich, with strong but well-integrated acidity nicely buffered by the wine's solid extract. Offers hints of lemon and orange as it opens in the glass. A rather powerful wine, and yet shows a reserved, even elegant, quality. Finishes classically dry, without the tannic impression of the Folatieres. (The Pucelles, which was barely halfway through its malo and not squeaky-clean at this stage, already showed compelling perfume and class and would appear to have even greater potential than the Combettes.)
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