Domaine Leflaive

Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru Chardonnay

9.442 ratings
9.423 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
Conrad Green

Lovely gentle lemon with seashells on the nose. There’s a real warmth to this in the core- lovely honeyed fruit with good tension and a long, long finish. A lovely wine.... 30 mins later, this has expanded and is really open and lush. Wow

Lovely gentle lemon with seashells on the nose. There’s a real warmth to this in the core- lovely honeyed fruit with good tension and a long, long finish. A lovely wine.... 30 mins later, this has expanded and is really open and lush. Wow

Feb 20th, 2019
Pascaline Lepeltier, MS

Master Sommelier, Wine Director Rouge Tomate New York

9.1

2000 - way fresher after 30 min
A bit fat on the attack then the knight came back

2000 - way fresher after 30 min
A bit fat on the attack then the knight came back

1 person found it helpfulJul 9th, 2014
Greg Gregory

Incredible. As usual, this has roundness AND beautiful minerality, showing both the best aspects of the upper and lower portions of the vineyard. Out of magnum.

Incredible. As usual, this has roundness AND beautiful minerality, showing both the best aspects of the upper and lower portions of the vineyard. Out of magnum.

Apr 23rd, 2017
Greg Koslosky

Enjoyable but drink up

Enjoyable but drink up

Dec 31st, 2016
Chris Walsh

Partner Balanced Wine Selections

9.3

Consistent with the vintage. Ripe fruit trending towards tropical. Good focus and the classic Leflaive nose with a kids of sulfur still.

Consistent with the vintage. Ripe fruit trending towards tropical. Good focus and the classic Leflaive nose with a kids of sulfur still.

Nov 22nd, 2014
Jason Berry

Something a tiny bit off, couldn't figure out what it was but not pristine.

Something a tiny bit off, couldn't figure out what it was but not pristine.

Aug 11th, 2014
Bethany D'Meza

Not As expressive as one would hope

Not As expressive as one would hope

May 4th, 2014
Mark Bright

Partner/Wine Director Saison Restaurant

10

Shockingly mineral driven and focused, probably the best bottle I have of this vintage, super high acid for 2000

Shockingly mineral driven and focused, probably the best bottle I have of this vintage, super high acid for 2000

Feb 2nd, 2014
Eric Crane

Sommelier & Educator Empire Wine Distributors

9.8

2000

2000

Jan 22nd, 2014
Ron Siegel

Round, rich & complex with fresh crisp flavors of pear, peach, lemon curd & mineral core. I can’t see this improving as it is perfect now.

Round, rich & complex with fresh crisp flavors of pear, peach, lemon curd & mineral core. I can’t see this improving as it is perfect now.

Jul 25th, 2018