Domaine Leflaive, Chardonnay, Puligny Montrachet 1er Cru Les Folatières, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France 2018 vegan dark berries

dark berries

and gunflint minerality from the silex terroir of the region

Fermented in barrel without malolactic

Some of the oldest barrels in the warehouse are hand selected to produce a single barrel bourbon with hints of toffee

Domaine Leflaive, Chardonnay, Puligny Montrachet 1er Cru Les Folatières, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France 2018 vegan dark berriesOutstanding. A slightly riper though still noticeably cool nose features notes of lemon confit, essence of pear and apple compote with pretty floral wisps. The mouthfeel of the markedly stony medium bodied flavors possess a real contrast between the relatively supple mid palate and the powerful, serious and citrus rind and quinine inflected finish that is quite dry but not really austere. This too is very promising. Drink 2030+ Vineyard Profile