{"product_id":"domaine-leflaive-puligny-montrachet-premier-cru-clavoillon-2018-burgundy-france","title":"Domaine Leflaive – Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru Clavoillon 2018 – Burgundy France","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\nDomaine Leflaive Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru Clavoillon 2018 is a refined biodynamic Chardonnay from the domaine’s substantial 4.69-hectare holding in this celebrated Premier Cru vineyard. The warm 2018 vintage brings generous fruit and texture, while the wine retains the mineral precision, freshness, and balance that define Domaine Leflaive.\n\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:40px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🍷 At a Glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n• \u003cstrong\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Chardonnay\u003cbr\u003e\n• \u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru, Burgundy, France\u003cbr\u003e\n• \u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2018\u003cbr\u003e\n• \u003cstrong\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clavoillon\u003cbr\u003e\n• \u003cstrong\u003eVineyard Area:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.69 hectares\u003cbr\u003e\n• \u003cstrong\u003eVine Plantings:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1962, 1972, 1973, 1981, 1983, 1988, and 2012\u003cbr\u003e\n• \u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clay-limestone\u003cbr\u003e\n• \u003cstrong\u003eFarming:\u003c\/strong\u003e Biodynamic\u003cbr\u003e\n• \u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manual, with grape sorting and parcel-by-parcel ripeness monitoring\u003cbr\u003e\n• \u003cstrong\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 months in barrel on lees, followed by 10 months in stainless steel on fine lees\u003cbr\u003e\n• \u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generous, mineral-driven Premier Cru white Burgundy\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:40px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e👃 Tasting Notes \u0026amp; Experience\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n• \u003cstrong\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium to full-bodied\u003cbr\u003e\n• \u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ripe pear, yellow apple, white peach, citrus\u003cbr\u003e\n• \u003cstrong\u003eFloral:\u003c\/strong\u003e White flowers\u003cbr\u003e\n• \u003cstrong\u003eSavory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Almond and fine lees complexity\u003cbr\u003e\n• \u003cstrong\u003eMinerality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chalk, crushed stone, saline notes\u003cbr\u003e\n• \u003cstrong\u003eStructure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Polished texture, fresh acidity, and a long, precise finish\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe 2018 Clavoillon is generous yet beautifully controlled, showing ripe orchard fruit, citrus, and white peach over a firm mineral backbone. Subtle floral notes, almond, and fine lees complexity add dimension, while fresh acidity keeps the palate focused and energetic. The finish is long, balanced, and distinctly saline, combining the richness of the vintage with Puligny-Montrachet’s hallmark precision.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe 2018 growing season began with a cool, humid winter and a slow start to spring before temperatures rose rapidly in April. Plentiful rain in May and June supported healthy development, followed by sustained summer heat and a refreshing rainfall on August 13. Harvest began on August 26 under radiant, relatively cool conditions, with healthy grapes showing an excellent balance between sugar and acidity.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:40px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e❤️ Why We Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n• Produced from Domaine Leflaive’s substantial holding in Clavoillon Premier Cru\u003cbr\u003e\n• Biodynamic farming and parcel-by-parcel monitoring preserve vineyard expression\u003cbr\u003e\n• The 2018 vintage delivers richness and ripeness while retaining freshness\u003cbr\u003e\n• Extended aging on lees builds texture, complexity, and precision\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:40px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n• Seared scallops with beurre blanc\u003cbr\u003e\n• Roasted turbot or Dover sole\u003cbr\u003e\n• Lobster, crab, or langoustines\u003cbr\u003e\n• Roast chicken with morels\u003cbr\u003e\n• Comté, Beaufort, or aged goat cheese\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:40px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e👤 Who This Wine Is For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n✓ Collectors of Domaine Leflaive and Premier Cru white Burgundy\u003cbr\u003e\n✓ Chardonnay lovers seeking richness balanced by mineral precision\u003cbr\u003e\n✓ Drinkers who appreciate structured, age-worthy Puligny-Montrachet\u003cbr\u003e\n✓ Those looking for a generous yet refined expression of the 2018 vintage\u003cbr\u003e\n✕ Not ideal if you prefer light, simple, fruit-forward Chardonnay\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:40px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚙️ Production\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe biodynamically farmed Chardonnay grapes were harvested by hand, sorted, and selected through parcel-by-parcel ripeness monitoring. After long, gentle pneumatic pressing, the juice settled for 24 hours before being racked into barrels. Alcoholic and malolactic fermentations took place in oak casks. The wine aged for 12 months in barrel on lees, followed by 10 months in stainless steel on fine lees. Fining and light filtration were used only if necessary.\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine Leflaive","offers":[{"title":"750ml \/ 1 bottle","offer_id":48068867522612,"sku":null,"price":750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"750ml \/ 6 bottles","offer_id":48068867555380,"sku":null,"price":4050.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"750ml \/ 12 bottles","offer_id":48068867588148,"sku":null,"price":7650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/1739\/2436\/files\/domaine-leflaive-puligny-montrachet-premier-cru-clavoillon-burgundy-france.png?v=1780604070","url":"https:\/\/www.inbodega.com\/products\/domaine-leflaive-puligny-montrachet-premier-cru-clavoillon-2018-burgundy-france","provider":"InBodega","version":"1.0","type":"link"}