Puligny-Montrachet - 1er Cru -Clavoillon - 2013 - Domaine Leflaive - 0,75L

A great white Burgundy — combining finesse, depth, and crystalline minerality.

📋 Characteristics

• Appellation: AOP Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru
• Producer: Domaine Leflaive
• Vintage: 2013
• Grape variety: 100% Chardonnay
• Region: Burgundy, France
• Terroir: Clay-limestone soils, bringing tension and complexity
• Ageing: Aged in oak barrels (approx. 20% new), refining the wine’s structure
• Appearance: Pale yellow with golden highlights

🍇 Tasting Notes

• Nose: Elegant and precise, with ripe white fruits (peach, pear), white flowers (linden, acacia), and a subtle mineral and buttery touch. Toasted hazelnut and light spice complete the refined bouquet
• Palate: Rich and broad, with perfectly integrated acidity bringing balance and freshness. Silky and elegant texture with notes of ripe fruit, fresh butter, and hazelnut. Great length on the finish
• Finish: Persistent and mineral, expressing the full typicity of the Puligny-Montrachet terroir

🍴 Food Pairings

Perfect with:
• 🦞 Shellfish & seafood: Grilled lobster, langoustines, seared scallops
• 🐟 Noble fish: Turbot with beurre blanc, roasted sea bass
• 🍗 Delicate poultry: Chicken supreme with morels, guinea fowl in cream
• 🧀 Aged and creamy cheeses: 24-month Comté, Beaufort, truffled Brie

🗓 Cellaring Potential

Thanks to its structure and balance, this Puligny-Montrachet Clavoillon 2013 has excellent ageing potential — 8 to 12 years. Over time, it will gain further aromatic complexity. Best enjoyed at 12–14°C after light aeration to unlock its full richness.

🏰 About the Estate

Domaine Leflaive is one of the most iconic producers in the Côte de Beaune, renowned for its strict biodynamic practices and the purity of its wines. Clavoillon is a signature cuvée, showcasing the elegance and mineral tension of Puligny-Montrachet’s exceptional terroir.