Domaine Leflaive

Les Pucelles Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Chardonnay

9.326 ratings
9.211 pro ratings
Puligny-Montrachet, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
Mike Saviage

Light gold, not showing much age in the glass. Heavy weight like motor oil. Exotic and exciting nose. Notes of citrus, sweet apricot, wet river stone, some flint and petrol, some tan spice and some ripe peach. Sappy fruit in the mouth balanced against the still-strong acidity and structure. Drinking well now, especially with 5 hours of air, this has a long life in front of it and is just hitting its stride. Love the 99 Leflaives!

Light gold, not showing much age in the glass. Heavy weight like motor oil. Exotic and exciting nose. Notes of citrus, sweet apricot, wet river stone, some flint and petrol, some tan spice and some ripe peach. Sappy fruit in the mouth balanced against the still-strong acidity and structure. Drinking well now, especially with 5 hours of air, this has a long life in front of it and is just hitting its stride. Love the 99 Leflaives!

Mar 8th, 2021
Mike Saviage

Light gold in glass. Awesome nose. Notes of lemon, apricot, petrol, crushed stone, cardamom spice and a little white clay. Rich and well balanced in the mouth. Long finish. Leaves a sweetness impression. Still young with great acidity, and on its upslope... Can get better with a bit more age I think. Great juice.

Light gold in glass. Awesome nose. Notes of lemon, apricot, petrol, crushed stone, cardamom spice and a little white clay. Rich and well balanced in the mouth. Long finish. Leaves a sweetness impression. Still young with great acidity, and on its upslope... Can get better with a bit more age I think. Great juice.

Mar 15th, 2020
Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.6

Terrific. So elegant. Still sulfur after 15 years. Long. Expansive and classic iodine and hazelut notes.

Terrific. So elegant. Still sulfur after 15 years. Long. Expansive and classic iodine and hazelut notes.

1 person found it helpfulApr 21st, 2014
Jason Heller

Master Sommelier

8.1

Tired and dull.

Tired and dull.

Jul 10th, 2016
Josh Mazanowski

Hmmmmm. Sulfur notes dominate, hair brush, match stick, lemon curd on palate and touch of that butterscotch.

Hmmmmm. Sulfur notes dominate, hair brush, match stick, lemon curd on palate and touch of that butterscotch.

Nov 19th, 2015
Robert Cunningham

Wine Educator DeVinimus, Wine Workshop

9.3

Excellent. Needs 1 to 2 hours to open and becomes beautiful.

Excellent. Needs 1 to 2 hours to open and becomes beautiful.

Apr 26th, 2015
Robert Cunningham

Wine Educator DeVinimus, Wine Workshop

9.4

Exquisite, beautiful and elegant white burgundy. A lovely line laden palate and incredible balance and depth. A beautiful food wine. Very nice. Buy

Exquisite, beautiful and elegant white burgundy. A lovely line laden palate and incredible balance and depth. A beautiful food wine. Very nice. Buy

Aug 16th, 2013
Marty Winters

Party like its 1999.

Party like its 1999.

Mar 23rd, 2013
Ron Siegel

One of the better older vintages for Pucelles. Amazingly fresh with clean & pure notes. Beautiful wine!

One of the better older vintages for Pucelles. Amazingly fresh with clean & pure notes. Beautiful wine!

Aug 27th, 2022
Michael Park

Buttery smooth. Amazing how much fruit was still left

Buttery smooth. Amazing how much fruit was still left

Sep 9th, 2018