2006 Domaine Leflaive Meursault Sous le Dos d'Âne Blanc 1er Cru
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Tasting notes
Dry, massive mineral depth immediate on the palate, green apple fruit – still very tight and immature. Extremely lengthy though, and with fantastic balance and brooding power to last decades yet. (RH)
Critic scores
Allen Meadows, Burghound
Jancis Robinson MW
More reviews and scores
(bottled three weeks before my visit) Aromas of peach, soft citrus fruits and roasted nuts. Supple and very ripe, with an attractive floral element giving lift to the fruit. More gripping than the Puligny villages Has a thickness but avoids coming off as heavy or alcoholic. Finishes with hints of minerals and white tobacco.
Broad, firm yet waxy in texture – certainly fatter than and quite different from the Pulignys’ sinewy appeal. Already round and polished with even a hint of sweetness – unusual in a Leflaive wine. Fine tannins on the finish and pretty impressively persistent. The Leflaive team said it was closing up but it still seemed pretty expressive to me even if less fine than most of the other wines. (JR)
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