2023 Domaine Leflaive Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru 'Clavoillon'

This is an exceptional, world-class Premier Cru white Burgundy from the iconic Domaine Leflaive, universally regarded as the benchmark producer of biodynamic winemaking in Puligny-Montrachet. Domaine Leflaive holds a near-monopoly on the Clavoillon vineyard, owning over 85% of this esteemed site, where the old vines average over 40 years of age.

The 2023 vintage is a brilliant return to form, displaying a sublime balance of rich concentration and striking tension. In its youth, this wine opens with a focused and elegant bouquet of fresh white peach, lemon oil, crushed stones, and delicate acacia blossoms, underpinned by a hint of hazelnut and butterscotch. On the palate, it is supple and beautifully textured, showing the classic generosity of the Clavoillon terroir, yet driven forward by a precise spine of vibrant acidity and a deeply persistent, oyster-shell mineral finish.

Highlights

• Vintage: 2023

• Region/Appellation: Clavoillon 1er Cru, Puligny-Montrachet, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France

• Producer: Domaine Leflaive

• Grape: 100% Chardonnay

• Style: Complex, Elegant, and Mineral-Driven Premier Cru White Burgundy

• Perfect for (food pairing): Pan-seared sea scallops with a lemon-herb butter sauce, grilled lobster tail, pan-fried John Dory, or a classic Dover Sole Meunière. It also pairs wonderfully with roasted chicken or veal chop in a delicate chanterelle mushroom cream sauce, as well as premium seafood dishes featuring fresh crab or a light pairing of luxury caviar.