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Puligny Montrachet Domaine Leflaive 1996

750 ml Chardonnay Burgundy, France 1996

Puligny Montrachet Domaine Leflaive 1996 is a dry, full-bodied white from Chardonnay (Puligny-Montrachet, France), in the rich, round whites style. Acidity is fresh; oak influence is noticeable. Good with roast chicken, salmon, creamy pasta, lobster. Biodynamic farming is mentioned by the merchant. Listed at £515.00 by Hedonism Wines, who say it is out of stock; that is the last price, not an offer.

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£515.00
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Taste profile
inferred · confidence 0.55
sweetness
1 / 5
dry
Chardonnay prior
body
4 / 5
full
Chardonnay prior · Puligny-Montrachet rule
acidity
4 / 5
fresh
Chardonnay prior · Puligny-Montrachet rule
oak
4 / 5
noticeable
Chardonnay prior · Puligny-Montrachet rule
Estimates by WineGenie, not the merchant's or a critic's words. Built from the grape's typical profile, the appellation, terms in the name and the merchant's description. How this works.
Facts
Style
Rich, round whites
rules-v1
Colour
White
inferred from Puligny-Montrachet
Origin
Puligny-Montrachet · Burgundy · France
inferred from Puligny-Montrachet
Grapes
Chardonnay
lexicon
ABV
not stated by merchant
Farming
biodynamic
merchant description
Vegan
not stated
Critic score
none
merchant feed
Drinking window
not stated
Decant
not stated
Occasions
gift · special occasion
inferred
About Chardonnay
Typical aromas: green apple, lemon, wet stone (cool); peach, melon, pineapple (warm). Serve at 8–12 °C. Grape page.
knowledge base
Typical for Chardonnay · knowledge base
Sweetness
bone dryluscious
dry · 1/5
Body
lightfull
medium · 3/5
Acidity
lowhigh
fresh · 4/5
Oak
noneheavy
some · 3/5
Alcohol
lowhigh
moderate · 3/5
Typical for the variety; not a measurement of this bottle.
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Merchant's description

The Puligny-Montrachet Domaine Leflaive 1996 is a mature expression of Puligny Chardonnay, characterised by its precise structure and a pronounced minerality that defines the vintage. This wine typically showcases aromas of yellow fruit, with hints of stone fruit and citrus, and a suggestion of almonds. The palate presents a balanced integration of acidity, offering depth without excessive opulence. Domaine Leflaive, a prominent estate in Burgundy, has a legacy of biodynamic farming, striving for harmony between the vineyard and its environment. This philosophy contributes to the wine`s integrity and authenticity.

Other vintages of Puligny Montrachet Domaine Leflaive we list
19952000£290.002006£225.002008£350.002009£350.002011£360.002013£255.002014£275.002015£300.002018£400.002019£312.002023£200.00
The same wine in a different year. Vintages differ; our taste profile is derived per vintage only where the merchant's text differs.
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