Chevalier Montrachet Domaine Leflaive Magnum 2006

Chevalier Montrachet Domaine Leflaive Magnum 2006

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  • Robert Parker rating 95
  • Vinous rating 91
Chevalier Montrachet Domaine Leflaive Magnum 2006
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150 cl

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Chevalier-Montrachet Domaine Leflaive 2006 is a notable Grand Cru white Burgundy, hailing from one of the most revered Chardonnay vineyards in the Côte de Beaune. Domaine Leflaive has a long-standing reputation for its meticulous farming practices and has been certified biodynamic since 1997. This release benefits from grapes sourced from three parcels, hand-harvested and sorted with care. The wine undergoes fermentation in predominantly seasoned oak casks, followed by a 12-month maturation.
95 Robert Parker
After my review of a reconditioned bottle last year, this encounter with Domaine Leflaive`s 2006 Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru was a salutary reminder of the reality consumers experience with this estate`s wines in the late 2000s and early 2010s—and above all in the 2006 vintage. Entirely oxidized, the wine was undrinkable.
91 Vinous
Full yellow. Rather exotic aromas of pineapple, marzipan and toast. Fat, thick and dry, with the marzipan quality carrying through on the palate. More ripe apple and pear than stone or citrus fruits here. Finishes chewy and a bit tannic and aggressive, with a suggestion of imperfect skins and surmaturité. This wine has evolved quickly and is rather awkward today; I'm not sure where it can go with further aging. Lacks real depth and sweetness. The estate's 2006s also finished with higher than normal levels of residual sugar, as some rot may have resulted in higher levels of unfermentable sugar in the grapes. This wine has been cited for premox issues. (14% alcohol; 3.29 pH; the harvest, which began on September 20, was complicated by rain showers that withered the grapes and eventually turned them blue, according to Morandière, although he noted that the estate's Chevalier-Montrachet was picked before just before a damaging thunderstorm) Stephen Tanzer1st September 2019

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Founded in the 18th century, Domaine Leflaive has built a storied reputation for its commitment to biodynamic farming and exceptional craftsmanship. The estate owns 22 hectares of vineyards, including 10 hectares of Premiers Crus in Puligny-Montrachet (Les Combettes, Les Pucelles, Le Clavoillon, Les Folatières), as well as no fewer than 5 hectares of Grands Crus (Chevalier-Montrachet, Bâtard-Montrachet, Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet, and a tiny holding in Le Montrachet).

Joseph Leflaive, whose vision and dedication in the early 20th century were pivotal, transformed the domaine into a symbol of excellence. In the 1990s, Anne-Claude Leflaive introduced biodynamic practices, adhering to rigorous standards that respect the natural rhythms of the earth, promoting soil health and vine vitality without synthetic chemicals. This holistic approach results in Chardonnay wines celebrated for their purity, depth, and complexity. Each bottle reflects the rich heritage and innovative spirit that have made Domaine Leflaive a revered name among wine enthusiasts.

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