2017 Meursault Sous le Dos d'Ane
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Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com
Allen Meadows, Burghound
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The 2017 Meursault 1er Cru Sous le Dos d'Ane offers up aromas of green apples, tart Anjou pear, spring flowers and mint. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, with good concentration and chewy extract—Leflaive performed a green harvest on this young vines this year—underpinned by juicy acids and concluding with a pure finish. This is a promising Meursault in the making.
Racked to tank just before the 2018 harvest. Inviting nose of ripe pear and a touch of clemetine. Just a hint of smoky spice, not in the least reductive. Super-creamy texture to balance that clear-cut line of acidity. Beautifully balanced even with a little more breadth on the palate compared with the village Puligny. So creamy and generous on the finish. (JH)
About the producer
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