Leflaive Puligny-Montrachet 1er cru Les Folatières 2018

Chardonnay from Puligny-Montrachet, Côtes de Beaune, Burgundy, France
JM 93-95
AM 91-94
WA 92
Item # 703316

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93-95 points Jasper Morris, MW: "Light clean pale primrose, a little more sweetness of fruit, tension too, then fills out the middle palate, huge density at the back and a lovely touch of spice and sandalwood. For all that I enjoyed the Clavoillon, this Folatières clearly displays greater concentration. (Nov 2019)"

91-94 points and 'Outstanding,' Allen Meadows (Burghound): "(from 3 separate parcels). A slightly riper though still noticeably cool nose features notes of lemon confit, essence of pear and apple compote with pretty floral wisps. The mouthfeel of the markedly stony medium-bodied flavors possess a real contrast between the relatively supple mid-palate and the powerful, serious and citrus rind and quinine-inflected finish that is quite dry but not really austere. This too is very promising. Drink: 2030+. (Jun 2020)"

92 points William Kelley (Wine Advocate): "The 2018 Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Folatières is another of the more immediate, charming wines in the range, offering up notes of crisp orchard fruit, white peach, clear honey, almond paste and white flowers. Medium to full-bodied, satiny and elegantly enveloping, it's bright and fleshy, with a giving, seductive personality. Drink: 2022-2045. (Jan 2021)"
93-95 points Jasper Morris, MW: "Light clean pale primrose, a little more sweetness of fruit, tension too, then fills out the middle palate, huge density at the back and a lovely touch of spice and sandalwood. For all that I enjoyed the Clavoillon, this Folatières clearly displays greater concentration. (Nov 2019)"

91-94 points and 'Outstanding,' Allen Meadows (Burghound): "(from 3 separate parcels). A slightly riper though still noticeably cool nose features notes of lemon confit, essence of pear and apple compote with pretty floral wisps. The mouthfeel of the markedly stony medium-bodied flavors possess a real contrast between the relatively supple mid-palate and the powerful, serious and citrus rind and quinine-inflected finish that is quite dry but not really austere. This too is very promising. Drink: 2030+. (Jun 2020)"

92 points William Kelley (Wine Advocate): "The 2018 Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Folatières is another of the more immediate, charming wines in the range, offering up notes of crisp orchard fruit, white peach, clear honey, almond paste and white flowers. Medium to full-bodied, satiny and elegantly enveloping, it's bright and fleshy, with a giving, seductive personality. Drink: 2022-2045. (Jan 2021)"
Product SKU 703316
Producer Leflaive
Country France
Region Burgundy
SubRegion Côtes de Beaune
Appellation Puligny-Montrachet
Varietal Chardonnay
Designation Premier Cru
Vintage 2018
Size 750ml
Color White
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