2013 - Domaine Leflaive, Puligny-Montrachet Les Combettes

The 2013 Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Combettes might well be the most startling wine from Anne-Claude and her team this year, one that probably transcends this propitious vineyard. It has an expressive set of aromatics like the Folatières, a little more "fiery" at this stage perhaps, vivacious and defined with hints of lemon curd and white peach. The palate is voluminous and powerful with superb acidity and great depth. This is a Combettes with a lot of ambition and constitutes one of my favorites from the domaine this year.