Domaine Leflaive Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Pucelles 2022

This dry white wine comes from the prestigious AOC Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru appellation in Côte de Beaune, Bourgogne. It offers subtle aromas of white flowers, fresh lemon, and apple, accompanied by a distinct stony mineral character and balanced acidity.

Key facts

• Grape variety: Chardonnay
• D.O. / Region: AOC Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru, Bourgogne
• Winery: Domaine Leflaive
• Soil / Altitude: Clay-limestone
• Ageing / Cellaring potential: 12 months in oak barrels and 6 months in vats

The vineyard

The Chardonnay grapes originate from the iconic Les Pucelles vineyard, characterized by clay-limestone soils. Domaine Leflaive's parcels in this area feature old vines planted between 1954 and 1985, which contributes remarkable depth.

Ideal combination

Fish

Fish pairs best with white and rosé wines: they don't overpower the taste and suit different cooking methods.

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Poultry

Poultry works with light white wines — Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc — or soft reds like Pinot Noir, Grenache.

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Cheese

Cheeses pair well with wine: hard cheeses with reds, soft and blue cheeses with whites and fortified wines.

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Winemaking

Under biodynamic farming principles, the harvest is carried out entirely by hand. Following a gentle pressing and fermentation in oak barrels, the wine is aged for 12 months in oak and refined for another 6 months in vats before bottling.

Why buy it

This prestigious white wine stands out for its great cellaring potential and classic Burgundian profile. It is an ideal choice for collectors looking to enrich their cellar with a world-class reference. To add this exceptional bottle to your collection, you can buy Domaine Leflaive Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Pucelles 2022 online directly from our shop.