Puligny Montrachet, Domaine Leflaive, Burgundy, FR, 2023

Domaine Leflaive Puligny-Montrachet 2023 is a benchmark Côte de Beaune Chardonnay showing lemon zest, green apple, pear, white peach, hazelnut, white flowers and wet stone.

Medium to full-bodied with remarkable precision, it combines crystalline acidity with layered texture and a strong chalky mineral backbone. The palate is finely detailed rather than opulent, finishing long, saline and deeply structured, with clear aging potential.

Professional ratings

• 95–97 pts – Jasper Morris MW: praises purity, tension and terroir expression
• 94–96 pts – Vinous: notes precision, mineral drive and elegant depth
• 94–95 pts – Wine Advocate: highlights balance, focus and longevity
• 94–95 pts – Decanter: commends finesse, clarity and classic Puligny character

Overall, it is rated around 94–97 points, a highly refined, mineral-driven Puligny-Montrachet built for long aging and regarded as one of Burgundy’s reference whites.