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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
Some of the famours and best terroirs producing our beloved white Burgundies have actually produced red wines if one goes some decades or a century back. Gradually the production of red wines in the Puligny-Montrachet and Chassagne-Montrachet appellations have been reduced, as Pinot Noir vines …
[Read more...] about Red Puligny-Montrachet Les Pucelles ? or a red Les Caillerets?
I was delighted that I had the opportunity to visit Domaine Leflaive on my March 2017 trip to Burgundy ... to taste some of the 2015s with the new manager of the estate Pierre Vincent. Me and Leflaive - we go back many years - and she (Anne-Claude Leflaive) has given me some of the greatest …
[Read more...] about Visit Domaine Leflaive, Tasting of the 2015s from cask
The 2014 Domaine Leflaive Pulight-Montrachet is a very refined and elegant wine. The nose offer pure and crystaline white orchard fruits supported by a lovely citrus infused minerality. On the palate very delicate and detailed - offering plenty of length and intensity in a effortless and airy way. …
[Read more...] about Domaine Leflaive, Puligny-Montrachet Clavoillon 2014
The Puligny Clavoillon is a step up in quality. In the nose expressive fruit notes of acacia blossom, white peach, pear supported by a generous citrus infused minerality. On the palate lovely concentration ... quite intense and vibrant with a lovely drive and nerve from the crisp acidity. Really …
[Read more...] about Domaine Leflaive, Puligny-Montrachet Clavoillon 2013
The Puligny-Montrachet Clavoillon 2012 from Domaine Leflaive is a lovely focused effort. In the nose ripe slightly exotic fruit - notes of white peach, pineapple supported by citrus and a classic Puligny minerality. On the palate fine weighty fruit - focused and very balanced with a nice crisp …
[Read more...] about Domaine Leflaive, Puligny-Montrachet Clavoillon 2012
