Domaine Leflaive – Puligny-Montrachet 2015 – Burgundy France

Domaine Leflaive Puligny-Montrachet 2015 is a Chardonnay from one of Burgundy’s most revered estates. Sourced from six lieux-dits within Puligny-Montrachet and farmed biodynamically, it combines remarkable purity, mineral tension, and depth in a benchmark expression of village-level white Burgundy.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grape: 100% Chardonnay
• Region: Puligny-Montrachet, Burgundy, France
• Vintage: 2015
• Vineyard Area: 3.58 hectares
• Lieux-dits: Les Houlières, Les Brelances, La Rue Aux Vaches, Les Tremblots, Les Nosroyes, and Les Reuchaux
• Farming: Biodynamic
• Aging: 12 months in oak barrels on lees, followed by 10 months in stainless steel on fine lees
• Style: Dry white Burgundy

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

• Body: Medium-bodied
• Fruit: Lemon, peach, citrus blossom
• Savory: Wet stone, subtle lees complexity, white flowers
• Structure: Focused, intense, and mineral-driven

The 2015 vintage was one of the earliest harvests in Domaine Leflaive’s history, beginning on August 28 after a warm and exceptionally healthy growing season. Despite intense summer heat, the fruit retained excellent acidity and balance. The resulting wine combines concentration and energy, with citrus-driven freshness and the mineral precision that define Puligny-Montrachet.

❤️ Why We Love It

• Produced by one of Burgundy’s most iconic Chardonnay estates
• Biodynamic farming and meticulous vineyard management
• Delivers Premier Cru-level complexity from a village appellation

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Lobster, scallops, or grilled sole
• Roast chicken with herbs and cream sauce
• Comté, Beaufort, or aged Gruyère

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Lovers of classic Puligny-Montrachet
✓ Fans of mineral-driven Chardonnay
✓ Collectors seeking top-tier village Burgundy
✕ Not ideal if you prefer rich, heavily oaked white wines

91 Points – Wine Spectator (Bruce Sanderson)