2023 Domaine Leflaive Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru 'Les Folatières'

This is an exceptional, highly coveted Premier Cru white Burgundy from the iconic Domaine Leflaive, crafted in the stellar 2023 vintage. "Les Folatières" is the largest and arguably one of the most prestigious Premier Cru vineyards in Puligny-Montrachet. Positioned high up on the slope with optimal southeast exposure and thin, limestone-rich soils, it routinely yields wines that rival Grand Crus in their aromatic intensity and mineral drive.

True to the Domaine’s rigorous biodynamic farming standards, the 2023 'Les Folatières' is a spectacular expression of purity and grace. In its youth, it reveals a breathtaking and highly perfumed nose of citrus blossom, white peach, green apple, and liquid minerals, woven with subtle hints of toasted brioche and almond paste. The palate is brilliantly focused and light on its feet, yet delivers superb concentrated depth. A striking nerve of crystalline acidity runs through the core, culminating in an incredibly long, electric, and chalky finish.

Highlights

• Vintage: 2023

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

• Producer: Domaine Leflaive

• Grape: 100% Chardonnay

• Style: High-Tension, Pure, and Aromatic Premier Cru White Burgundy

• Perfect for (food pairing): Premium seafood dishes such as pan-seared Chilean sea bass, grilled langoustines with herb butter, or baked turbot. Its bright energy and exceptional depth also make it a sublime companion for roasted organic chicken with black truffle butter, milk-fed veal cutlets, or a classic seafood platter featuring fresh oysters and premium sturgeon caviar.