2020 Domaine Leflaive Meursault 1er Cru Sous le Dos d'Ane 20

93 Jasper Morris
Review Date: 06/2022
Bottled end of April. Light lemon and lime. A little touch of banana to the nose which is notably punchier than the Puligny. Then it calms down and becomes flintier. A little youthful bitterness here as the white fruit otherwise takes over. Much more Blagny than Meursault. Fine crunchy finish.

BH 92 Burghound.com
This too is quite floral in character with plenty of citrus nuances to the mostly green apple scents. There is once again fine density and volume to the attractively textured medium-bodied flavors thanks to the nicely abundant dry extract that coats the palate on the solidly long finish. This is surprisingly good for young vines and while it's not quite as complex as the Puligny villages, it may well catch up with a few years of bottle age.
Barrel Sample: 89-92

RP 91 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Mingling aromas of orange oil and Anjou pear with hints of white flowers, buttery pastry and toasted nuts, the 2018 Meursault 1er Cru Sous le Dos d'Ane is medium to full-bodied, chalky and incisive, with a bright spine of acidity and a mineral finish. This has turned out nicely and should reward a bit of bottle age.

Domaine Leflaive, rooted in Puligny-Montrachet since 1717, has grown from Claude Leflaive’s early vineyards into one of Burgundy’s leading Chardonnay estates, now spanning 24 hectares in Puligny along with additional holdings in the Mâconnais. Built by Joseph Leflaive in the early 20th century and carried forward by later generations, the domaine is known for its early and full embrace of biodynamics, a shift led by Anne-Claude in the 1990s to restore soil health and sharpen terroir expression. The wines follow classic Burgundian methods: long, natural fermentations with indigenous yeasts, aging first in oak then in stainless steel, and light lees stirring. Today the domaine remains family-run under Brice de La Morandière, who continues its focus on vineyard vitality, precise winemaking, and the pursuit of purity across its grands and premiers crus.