Les Combettes Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Chardonnay

Vintage 2009 | old lady, distinctive

A whiff of oxidation on the nose. Honeyed, white flowers. Lemon oil. On the palate fresher, quite rich, lovely intensity and good balance. Slight sherry hints at the edges. Very good but drunk up- bothersome, and why I’ve stopped buying Leflaive.

I have opened several bottles over the years, but now the wine starts to give. Nice refined buttery nose. Some of the once firm minerals toned down. So the wine in now much more lucious, almost volluptious. Very modest wood. Alimond bitters. Fresh enough to match the richness of salmon and lobster.

Full of flavor with brightness and focus. Delicious. I'd wager better drunk young than old

Poised nose. Acacia flowers, honeysuckle, overly citrus. Quite ripe. Very polished and high toned. Good acidity and length. Very complete

my first leflaive ever.. I was worried about its age but it was good enough to drink now. very nice.

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