2021 Domaine Leflaive Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru "Les Combettes"

Domaine Leflaive has been a pioneer of biodynamic viticulture since the 1990s, a practice that defines the energy and "living" quality of their wines. The 2021 vintage was a challenging, low-yielding year in Burgundy due to severe frost, resulting in wines with incredible concentration, high-toned acidity, and a classic structural profile that harks back to the great vintages of the 1990s.

The "Les Combettes" parcel is known for its pebbly, limestone-rich soils. In a year like 2021, this terroir produces a wine of immense tension and purity. While standard Puligny can be lean, Leflaive’s Combettes is celebrated for its voluminous texture and regal presence. This is a highly collectible bottle that represents the peak of biodynamic white Burgundy.

The Highlights

• Vintage: 2021

• Region/Appellation: Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru (Les Combettes), Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France

• Producer: Domaine Leflaive

• Grape: 100% Chardonnay

• Style: Aristocratic, voluminous, and intensely mineral-driven White Burgundy.

• Tasting Profile: An elegant and piercing nose of citrus blossom, white peach, and fresh hazelnuts, layered with a distinct crushed-stone minerality and subtle notes of pastry cream. The palate is concentrated and energetic, showing a masterful balance between its rich, silken texture and a vibrant, saline acidic spine.

• Perfect for (Food Pairing): * Premium Seafood: Grilled lobster tails with lemon-garlic butter or seared scallops with a parsnip purée.

  • Fine Fish: Roasted turbot or sole meunière.

  • Poultry: Bresse chicken with morel mushrooms and a light cream sauce.

  • Cheese: Mature, nutty cheeses like a 24-month aged Comté or a rich Brillat-Savarin.