2022 Domaine Leflaive Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Combettes

The story of Domaine Leflaive

Domaine Leflaive is one of Burgundy's most iconic wineries. Located in the heart of Puligny-Montrachet, the family has been building a reputation for absolute top quality since the 18th century. Under the leadership of successive generations, the estate has become a benchmark for white Burgundy. The family was also one of the first in the region to adopt a fully biodynamic approach, which gives the wines unparalleled purity and balance.

The estate owns approximately 24 hectares of vineyards, including an impressive number of Premier and Grand Cru plots. Leflaive's style is timeless and precise: wines that combine tension, complexity, and refinement with a crystal-clear expression of Chardonnay. The Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru Les Combettes is a textbook example – a wine that exceptionally combines finesse and depth.

The Les Combettes vineyard

Les Combettes is one of Puligny-Montrachet's most prized Premier Cru vineyards. Situated on the border with Meursault, the vineyard benefits from an ideal southeasterly exposure on a gentle slope. The soil consists of limestone and clay, rich in minerals and with excellent drainage. This combination produces wines with a harmonious balance of ripe fruit, mineral tension, and structure. Les Combettes typically produces wines that are slightly rounder and broader than other Puligny vineyards, but always retain the refined signature of the terroir.

Domaine Leflaive cultivates its plot entirely according to biodynamic principles. The vines average over fifty years old and produce low yields of concentrated grapes. Each bunch is harvested by hand and carefully selected for optimal quality.

About the wine Domaine Leflaive Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Combettes 2022

The 2022 vintage is a particularly successful expression of this renowned Premier Cru. Made from 100% Chardonnay, the wine is fermented in French oak barrels, only a small percentage of which are new. It is then aged for about a year on the fine lees, which provides depth, texture, and a harmonious integration of oak and fruit.

The 2022 vintage produced healthy, perfectly ripe grapes thanks to a warm yet balanced growing season. The wine is rich, layered, and simultaneously refined—a classic combination of Leflaive's precision and terroir. According to The Wine Advocate, this is a wine with deep and concentrated structure, with aromas of pear, hazelnut, citrus, and subtle toasted bread. The reviewer calls the 2022 "layered, textural, and multidimensional," with a delicately honeyed finish. A 94-point rating underscores the exceptional quality of this vintage.

Color, smell and taste

In the glass, the wine displays a brilliant golden yellow color with a faint green hue. The nose is complex and refined, with notes of white flowers, peach, lemon zest, and a hint of almond. As the wine opens, aromas of brioche, honey, and wet stone emerge. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied but never heavy: a beautiful balance between creaminess and lively acidity. The texture is silky, with a long, elegant finish that beautifully blends citrus, hazelnut, and a subtle saltiness.

The 2022 Les Combettes is a wine that already delivers great pleasure, but will continue to develop over the next ten to fifteen years. With additional aging, it gains complexity and refinement, gradually revealing notes of honey, toast, and roasted nuts.

The style and philosophy of the domain

What makes Domaine Leflaive unique is its absolute dedication to precision and terroir. The wines are vinified with the utmost care, without excessive extraction or oak influence. Every detail, from harvest to aging, is tailored to preserve freshness and balance. This approach allows the pure expression of Puligny-Montrachet to reach its full potential. Les Combettes 2022 is a perfect example: a wine with depth, texture, and layering, yet with a refinement that only the finest Burgundy wines can achieve.

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Wine and food pairings

• Pan-fried turbot with beurre blanc: the rich texture and fresh acidity of the wine perfectly balance the creamy sauce.
• Lobster with citrus butter and fennel: the salty and mineral notes complement the sweet lobster meat and the fresh citrus elements.
• Risotto with Parmesan and Lemon Zest: the creaminess of the risotto finds an elegant counterpart in the lively acidity and minerality of the wine.
• Chicken fillet with truffle cream sauce: the subtle woody notes and round flavor of the wine enhance the earthy notes of truffle and mushroom.
• Grilled scallops with cauliflower cream: the nutty aromas of the wine enhance the refined character of this dish.
• Whitefish with asparagus and beurre noisette: the wine offers elegance and excitement that elevates this classic spring dish.