Domaine Leflaive, Chardonnay, Puligny Montrachet 1er Cru Les Folatières, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France 2018 kosher Very complex and elegant bouquet

Very complex and elegant bouquet

this frizzante stands out proudly

Thanks to its freshness and marked notes of yellow apple

thin-skinned grape which requires a lot of ventilation to be successful and needs to grow close to the ocean

Alain crafts these two wines as a fruit-forward and juicy

Domaine Leflaive, Chardonnay, Puligny Montrachet 1er Cru Les Folatières, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France 2018 kosher Very complex and elegant bouquetOutstanding. 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