Domaine Leflaive – Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru Clavoillon 2017 – Burgundy France

Domaine Leflaive Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru Clavoillon 2017 is a benchmark expression of one of Puligny-Montrachet’s most celebrated Premier Cru vineyards. Produced from biodynamically farmed old-vine Chardonnay, it combines precision, minerality, and remarkable balance in a vintage known for both generosity and freshness.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grape: 100% Chardonnay
• Region: Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru Clavoillon, Burgundy, France
• Vintage: 2017
• Vineyard Area: 4.69 hectares
• Planting Years: 1962, 1972, 1973, 1981, 1983, 1988, and 2012
• Soils: Clay-limestone
• Farming: Biodynamic
• Aging: 12 months in oak barrels on lees followed by 10 months in stainless steel on fine lees
• Style: Premier Cru white Burgundy

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

• Body: Medium to full-bodied
• Fruit: Lemon, citrus, orchard fruit
• Savory: White flowers, crushed stone, subtle lees complexity
• Structure: Precise, vibrant, mineral-driven, and persistent

Following the devastating frost losses of 2016, the 2017 growing season brought relief to Burgundy producers with healthy yields and excellent fruit quality. Warm summer conditions and well-timed rainfall allowed for complete ripening while preserving freshness and acidity. Domaine Leflaive harvested Clavoillon beginning in late August, producing a wine that beautifully captures the vineyard’s hallmark combination of finesse, energy, and terroir transparency.

❤️ Why We Love It

• One of Domaine Leflaive’s signature Premier Cru vineyards
• Biodynamic farming and meticulous cellar work
• Combines Puligny elegance with remarkable aging potential

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

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

👤 Who This Wine Is For

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