2007 Domaine Leflaive Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru
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David Schildknecht, Vinous
The Wine Advocate
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Bright light-medium yellow. Alluring scents of citrus fruits, white peach, oatmeal and rocky minerality complicated by toasty and yeasty nuances. Tactile, sweet and deep, with liquid stone, lemon cream and almond paste flavors giving the wine an almost velvety texture. This utterly seamless grand cru initially displayed a nutty note of maturity but got better and better with air while retaining its energy. Finishes very long and gripping, with an impression of slatey minerality. (13.5% alcohol; 3.18 pH; September 1 harvest start)
The 2007 Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru opens in the glass with scents of lemon oil, clear honey, confit citrus, warm bread, almond paste and a very discrete touch of smoky reduction. On the palate, it's full-bodied, ample and multidimensional, with unusual volume and breadth for the vintage, striking concentration and an incisive spine of acidity, concluding with a long, vibrant and chalky finish. While this 2007 is still a few years from true maturity, it clearly numbers among the wines of the vintage.
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