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Tasting notes
Score 93/100 · Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider, Mar 2012

Critic scores

Critic scores
90
90/100

Average Score

89
88-90/100

Robert Parker

89
88-90/100

Robert Parker

More reviews and scores

88 - 90 points
Robert Parker
Score 88-90/100 · Drink 2000-2006, Robert Parker, Jun 1999

The 1997 Puligny-Montrachet Les Combettes reveals mouth-watering scents of candied almonds, apples, and pears. It is not as flashy a wine as the Folatieres, preferring to express itself in a more elegant manner. This medium-bodied, thick, velvety-textured, and focused wine is extremely well-balanced, deeply ripe, and impeccably crafted. Stones, white flowers, and sweet pears can be found in its delineated flavor profile and throughout its impressive finish. Projected maturity: 2000-2006+ Importer: Wilson Daniels, St. Helena, CA; (707) 963-9661.

88 - 90 points
Robert Parker
Score 88-90/100 · Robert Parker

The 1997 Puligny-Montrachet Les Combettes reveals mouth-watering scents of candied almonds, apples, and pears. It is not as flashy a wine as the Folatieres, preferring to express itself in a more elegant manner. This medium-bodied, thick, velvety-textured, and focused wine is extremely well-balanced, deeply ripe, and impeccably crafted. Stones, white flowers, and sweet pears can be found in its delineated flavor profile and throughout its impressive finish. Projected maturity: 2000-2006+ Jun 1999, www.robertparker.com

90.5 points
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Score 90.5/100 · Drink 0-0, Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

Broader aromas of grilled nuts, lemon and smoke. Less evolved in the middle palate; conveys a stronger impression of acidity today than the Folatieres. Very firm, even slightly hard on the back end, almost like a '96. Very solidly built wine, with nicely integrated acidity.

About the producer

Leflaive - producer
Domaine Leflaive

Domaine Leflaive is arguably Burgundy’s most famous white wine producer, setting the benchmark for top-quality Chardonnay in the Côte de Beaune and the world. The property is the largest land-owner in Puligny-Montrachet, with extensive holdings in the village and five hectares of Grand Cru vineyards

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Product details

Grape Blend

Chardonnay

Colour

White

Taste

Dry

Alcohol ABV%

12.1%

Classification

Premier Cru

Under the law of Hong Kong, intoxicating liquor must not be sold or supplied to a minor in the course of business. 根據香港法律,不得在業務過程中,向未成年人售賣或供應令人醺醉的酒類 。
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