Domaine Leflaive, Puligny-Montrachet Les Combettes 1996

The 1996 wines from Domaine Leflaive are showing great at the moment – and the Combette is no exception. The nose is very complex with lovely mature notes of yellow fruits, almonds and hazelnuts, spiced with coffee and a citrus infused minerality. On the palate rich and intense fruit supported by the fantastically vibrant and crisp 1996 acidity. The finish is long and very powerful for this level … very impressive. Can’t quite match Les Pucelles 96 though – but the rich and somewhat openly knit style of Combettes is a perfect match for the vintage. A gorgeous mature white Burgundy …. the 1996 Leflaives are just great.

(Drink From Now) – Very Fine+ (94p) – Tasted 31/12/2013

Tasting Notes for this producer

• Domaine Leflaive, Puligny-Montrachet Les Pucelles 2000 October 13, 2019
• Domaine Leflaive, Puligny-Montrachet Les Pucelles 2005 January 10, 2018
• Domaine Leflaive, Chevalier Montrachet 2004 July 20, 2017
• Domaine Leflaive, Chevalier Montrachet 2008 February 20, 2017
• Domaine Leflaive, Chevalier Montrachet 2006 December 22, 2016
• Domaine Leflaive, Puligny-Montrachet Les Pucelles 2000 October 11, 2016
• Domaine Leflaive, Puligny-Montrachet Clavoillon 2014 September 1, 2016
• Domaine Leflaive, Chevalier Montrachet 2007 October 14, 2015
• Domaine Leflaive, Batard Montrachet 2007 September 26, 2015
• Domaine Leflaive, Batard Montrachet 1996 July 11, 2015
• Domaine Leflaive, Chevalier-Montrachet 2010 April 13, 2015
• Domaine Leflaive, Chevallier-Montrachet 2013 April 3, 2015
• Domaine Leflaive, Batard-Montrachet 2013 April 3, 2015
• Domaine Leflaive, Bienvenues Batard-Montrachet 2013 April 3, 2015
• Domaine Leflaive, Puligny-Montrachet Les Pucelles 2013 April 3, 2015
• Domaine Leflaive, Puligny-Montrachet Les Combettes 2013 April 3, 2015
• Domaine Leflaive, Puligny-Montrachet Les Folatieres 2013 April 3, 2015
• Domaine Leflaive, Puligny-Montrachet Clavoillon 2013 April 3, 2015
• Domaine Leflaive, Meursault Sous le Dos d’Ane 2013 April 3, 2015
• Domaine Leflaive, Puligny-Montrachet 2013 April 3, 2015
• Domaine Leflaive, Bourgogne Blanc 2013 April 3, 2015
• Domaine Leflaive, Puligny-Montrachet Clavoillon 2012 January 23, 2015
• Domaine Leflaive, Puligny-Montrachet 1996 January 4, 2015
• Domaine Leflaive, Puligny-Montrachet Les Pucelles 2010 May 30, 2014
• Domaine Leflaive, Puligny Montrachet 1999 February 5, 2014
• Domaine Leflaive, Puligny-Montrachet Les Pucelles 2000 January 8, 2014
• Domaine Leflaive, Puligny-Montrachet Les Combettes 1996 January 3, 2014
• Domaine Leflaive, Puligny Montrachet 2001 June 19, 2013
• Domaine Leflaive, Puligny-Montrachet Les Pucelles 1996 March 27, 2013
• Domaine Leflaive, Puligny-Montrachet Les Pucelles 2002 March 12, 2013
• Domaine Leflaive, Batard Montrachet 2010 February 25, 2013
• Domaine Leflaive, Puligny Montrachet 2010 November 28, 2012
• Domaine Leflaive, Puligny-Montrachet Les Pucelles 1999 October 5, 2012
• Domaine Leflaive, Bourgogne Blanc 2010 September 28, 2012
• Domaine Leflaive, Puligny Montrachet 2010 September 24, 2012
• Domaine Leflaive, Les Pucelles 2000 August 5, 2012
• Domaine Leflaive, Bourgogne Blanc 2008 July 27, 2012
• Sips and Samples #5 – New Year 2011 January 6, 2012
• Domaine Leflaive, Puligny Montrachet Clavoillon 2008 October 7, 2011
• Domaine Leflaive, Chevalier Montrachet 2004 October 6, 2011
• Domaine Leflaive, Les Pucelles 2000 September 23, 2011
• Domaine Leflaive, Chevalier Montrachet 1997 August 24, 2011
• Domaine Leflaive, Chevalier Montrachet 1995 August 23, 2011
• Domaine Leflaive Puligny Montrachet 2006 July 5, 2011
• Domaine Leflaive Les Pucelles 1996 June 27, 2011
• Domaine Leflaive Batard Montrachet 1994 June 27, 2011

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