In the glass
Aroma: citrus, white flower, hazelnut, mineral
Palate: lemon, green apple, chalk, saline
Leflaive's most refined premier cru, lacy and floral with citrus, white flowers and a saline finish.
What it pairs with
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Roast turbot in beurre blanc
A rich grand-cru white carries the firm white fish and its buttery sauce without being overwhelmed. -
Quenelle de brochet sauce Nantua
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The dumpling's creamy crayfish sauce meets a taut white Burgundy that cuts the richness and lifts the shellfish. -
Aged Comte
Nutty alpine cheese amplifies a mature Chardonnay's hazelnut and brown-butter notes.
How to serve Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru Les Pucelles
Allow 35 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 30 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 10-12°C. Cellar temperature (10-12°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a medium-sized white-wine glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Roast turbot in beurre blanc, Quenelle de brochet sauce Nantua, Aged Comte. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Les Pucelles, adjoining Bienvenues-Batard, is Leflaive's signature premier cru.
- 1950 — Pucelles holdings established
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine Leflaive
- Grapes
- Chardonnay (100%)
- Classification
- Premier Cru (Puligny-Montrachet, AOC)
- Oak
- Around 12 to 16 months in French oak, part new
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 200 to 450 at retail
- Drinking window
- 6-20 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1950
Scores
- Burghound 93 (2019 vintage, reviewed 2021)
Frequently asked about Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru Les Pucelles
What does Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru Les Pucelles taste like?
On the nose, citrus, white flower, hazelnut, mineral. On the palate, lemon, green apple, chalk, saline. Structurally full-bodied, high acidity with a long finish. Leflaive's most refined premier cru, lacy and floral with citrus, white flowers and a saline finish.
When should I drink Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru Les Pucelles?
Drink 6-20 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru Les Pucelles?
Roast turbot in beurre blanc is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Quenelle de brochet sauce Nantua and Aged Comte. A rich grand-cru white carries the firm white fish and its buttery sauce without being overwhelmed.
What grapes are in Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru Les Pucelles?
The blend is Chardonnay (100%). The wine is classified as Premier Cru (Puligny-Montrachet, AOC).