The 2002 pours a bright yellow color with medium viscosity. On the nose, the wine is developing and basically a meatball right down the middle of the plate. Powerful notes of ripe pineapple, some ripe stone fruit, lemon curd, marzipan, butter, minerals. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and has a great acid and mineral zip that helps cut through the density. This is a Chardonnay that so many producers desperately want to make but there are so few that can execute with this level of precision. Of the three wines in this flight it was sort of overshadowed early by the Sauzet and the Leroy Aligote…but that changed when the food came. Paired with the roulade du lapin, this was without equal. Drink now through 2032.
The 2002 pours a bright yellow color with medium viscosity. On the nose, the wine is developing and basically a meatball right down the middle of the plate. Powerful notes of ripe pineapple, some ripe stone fruit, lemon curd, marzipan, butter, minerals. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and has a great acid and mineral zip that helps cut through the density. This is a Chardonnay that so many producers desperately want to make but there are so few that can execute with this level of precision. Of the three wines in this flight it was sort of overshadowed early by the Sauzet and the Leroy Aligote…but that changed when the food came. Paired with the roulade du lapin, this was without equal. Drink now through 2032.
Feb 25th, 2025
Spectacular showing, white flowers, honeysuckle and apple on a killer nose leading a rich but somehow light and delicate Batard. Hazelnuts, light feathers of tropical fruit. Wow.
Spectacular showing, white flowers, honeysuckle and apple on a killer nose leading a rich but somehow light and delicate Batard. Hazelnuts, light feathers of tropical fruit. Wow.
Feb 5th, 2022
Beautiful richness with vibrant acidity. Still young, will continue to give.
Beautiful richness with vibrant acidity. Still young, will continue to give.
Dec 31st, 2014
2002 Domaine LeFlaive Chevalier Montrachet Grand Cru. First white wine of the night at Nobu Malibu w K, R&M, McC, Judy. Mineral notes. Delicious.
2002 Domaine LeFlaive Chevalier Montrachet Grand Cru. First white wine of the night at Nobu Malibu w K, R&M, McC, Judy. Mineral notes. Delicious.
Mar 29th, 2015
Puligny-Montrachet, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France
