Leflaive

2006 Leflaive Meursault Sous le Dos d'Âne

By on November 30, 2008 #asides

These are young vines – 2002 – this is when the pinot was ripped from the vineyard to be replaced by chardonnay. There’s a little more brioche to the nose, also a little more depth. Whilst there is more complexity than the village Puligny, I’d prefer a lick more of acidity. Perhaps longer finishing but I prefer the flavour of the Puligny finish. For something that’s only a little better than many villages cuvées the price is a bit of a joke at 108 francs – the stunning Pierre Morey Perrières only cost 110…

2006 Leflaive Puligny-Montrachet Clavoillon

By on November 30, 2008 #asides

An understated and fine nose, again with a little more brioche. Complex and intense in the mid-palate, but again a little acidity wouldn’t go amiss.

2006 Leflaive Puligny-Montrachet Les Folatières

By on November 30, 2008 #asides

Wide and perhaps a little diffuse versus the Clavoillon. More concentration and perhaps it’s a little more vibrant than the Clavoillon, though the finish on this is much more understated. Nice, but I want much more for 145 swiss francs…

2005 Leflaive Puligny-Montrachet Les Folatières

By on March 31, 2008 #asides

Wide and fine with high-toned aromatics. A full-bodied but slightly tight, narrow presentation – not close to the width of flavour offered by the last wine. In overall quality it’s not far behind, but is beaten for aromatics and finish by the Morey.

2005 Leflaive Puligny-Montrachet

By on October 31, 2007 #asides

A creamy nose with faint coconut. Nice concentration and acidity – even some minerality. This is a very good wine but I have to say poor value.

2005 Leflaive Puligny-Montrachet Clavoillon

By on October 31, 2007 #asides

Depth on the nose and little brioche. The palate has some fat and to be honest I’d prefer a touch more acidity but the finish is nice and leaves your mouth watering for the next sip. A good wine.

2005 Leflaive Puligny-Montrachet Les Pucelles

By on October 31, 2007 #asides

A wide and authoritative nose that’s both concentrated and dense. In the mouth its quite rich but the acidity is just the right foil to provide lift and balance. It’s expensive, but it is what it is – excellent.

1997 Leflaive Bâtard-Montrachet

By on July 31, 2007 #asides

Medium yellow. Typical toasty nose of quite some depth and eventually sings with high-toned notes – the last drops showing an intensity more like a red wine. The palate is jam-packed, showing good texture and always interest. Again, very, very good.

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