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Domaine Leflaive

1996 Domaine Leflaive, Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru, Les Folatieres

France Chardonnay Burgundy Puligny-Montrachet Les Folatieres Premier Cru 750ML

Wine Advocate

93

Vinous

91-92

Burghound

90

CellarTracker

91
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1996 Domaine Leflaive, Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru, Les Folatieres
Domaine Leflaive

1996 Domaine Leflaive, Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru, Les Folatieres

France Chardonnay Burgundy Puligny-Montrachet Les Folatieres Premier Cru 750ML

Wine Advocate

93

Vinous

91-92

Burghound

90

CellarTracker

91
/
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The great Domaine Leflaive is as important an estate as exists in Burgundy. Shepherded for its glory years by Anne-Claude Leflaive, the domaine was the beacon of everything possible as we entered a new era in wine; she was the guiding hand beyond conversion to biodynamic viticulture throughout Burgundy, sought as a mentor for countless luminaries of today's wine scene. Moving out of the Parker-ized wines of the 80s and 90s, and returning the region as a greater whole toward sensible, sustainable viticulture, producing wines of class & elegance, that is a legend that will stand the test of time.

Domaine Leflaive

Brice de la Morandiere has guided his family's estate since Anne-Claude's passing, and has humbly continued to demand excellence throughout every aspect of production. This has included the slow but steady expansion into regions outside of the home plots surrounding the great Mont Rachet - into Macon and further outward towards Chablis, Savigny, Gevrey and more. 

The "Domaines" Leflaive label denotes the Macon wines, moving forward; "Esprit" will encompass the other negoce wines, while the Puligny, Chassagne, Meursault and traditional Leflaive-owned Grand Crus will remain under the Domaine Label. 

The Domaine owns 24 hectares in Burgundy, including 4.8 ha of Grand Crus, entirely Chardonnay. Winemaking is slow and intentional, if hands-off, largely. Fermentations occur naturally in small barrels, where it will age for one year prior to transferring to stainless for blending and additional aging before bottling.

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Domaine Leflaive

The great Domaine Leflaive is as important an estate as exists in Burgundy. Shepherded for its glory years by Anne-Claude Leflaive, the domaine was the beacon of everything possible as we entered a new era in wine; she was the guiding hand beyond conversion to biodynamic viticulture throughout Burgundy, sought as a mentor for countless luminaries of today's wine scene. Moving out of the Parker-ized wines of the 80s and 90s, and returning the region as a greater whole toward sensible, sustainable viticulture, producing wines of class & elegance, that is a legend that will stand the test of time.

Brice de la Morandiere has guided his family's estate since Anne-Claude's passing, and has humbly continued to demand excellence throughout every aspect of production. This has included the slow but steady expansion into regions outside of the home plots surrounding the great Mont Rachet - into Macon and further outward towards Chablis, Savigny, Gevrey and more. 

The "Domaines" Leflaive label denotes the Macon wines, moving forward; "Esprit" will encompass the other negoce wines, while the Puligny, Chassagne, Meursault and traditional Leflaive-owned Grand Crus will remain under the Domaine Label. 

The Domaine owns 24 hectares in Burgundy, including 4.8 ha of Grand Crus, entirely Chardonnay. Winemaking is slow and intentional, if hands-off, largely. Fermentations occur naturally in small barrels, where it will age for one year prior to transferring to stainless for blending and additional aging before bottling.

The Wine Advocate

Wine Advocate

93

I generally prefer Leflaive’s Combettes to their Puligny-Montrachet Les Folatieres, but not in 1996. This magnificent wine exhibits almond, hazelnut, and sweet floral scents. Its ethereal character is filled with pears, minerals, and lemons that seemingly last forever. This Folatieres is medium-to-full-bodied, highly-delineated with the balance to evolve gracefully for twelve years or more. Projected maturity: 2002-2012.

Vinous

Vinous

91-92

Green-tinged pale color. Cooler aromas of flowers, mint and lemon. Vibrant citric and floral flavors given grip and focus by strong acidity. Very elegantly styled. A strong mineral character adds to the impression of backbone and currently camouflages the wine's richness. Very firm finish.

What the Critics are Saying

The Wine Advocate

Wine Advocate

93

I generally prefer Leflaive’s Combettes to their Puligny-Montrachet Les Folatieres, but not in 1996. This magnificent wine exhibits almond, hazelnut, and sweet floral scents. Its ethereal character is filled with pears, minerals, and lemons that seemingly last forever. This Folatieres is medium-to-full-bodied, highly-delineated with the balance to evolve gracefully for twelve years or more. Projected maturity: 2002-2012.

Vinous

Vinous

91-92

Green-tinged pale color. Cooler aromas of flowers, mint and lemon. Vibrant citric and floral flavors given grip and focus by strong acidity. Very elegantly styled. A strong mineral character adds to the impression of backbone and currently camouflages the wine's richness. Very firm finish.