2024 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Noir
Drinking Window 2027-2033
Region Aloxe-Corton
Soil Calcareous clay
Vine Age 37
Fermentation Vessels Open vats
Production Details Sustainable viticulture and 100% manual harvest; 100% destemmed grapes; alcoholic fermentation/vatting in open vats for 15 days; maturation for 16 months, including 4 months in stainless-steel tank, with the barrel phase in 100% oak barrels. The stated altitude is 250–300 m and recommended serving temperature is 17–19°C.
Tasting Notes Subtle oak, evident fruit, depth and complexity, with present tannins and a structured, age-worthy profile.
Food Pairing Beef ramen
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Noir
Drinking Window 2026-2032
Region Aloxe-Corton
Soil Calcareous clay
Vine Age 36
Fermentation Vessels Open vats
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Production Details Sustainable viticulture and 100% manual harvest; 100% destemmed grapes; alcoholic fermentation in open vats for 20 days; maturation for 16 months, including 5 months in stainless-steel tank, with the barrel phase in 100% oak barrels. The stated altitude is 250–300 m and recommended serving temperature is 17–19°C.
Tasting Notes Bright fresh red fruit led by raspberry; crunchy palate, integrated tannins and freshness.
Food Pairing Beef ramen
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Noir
Drinking Window 2022-2030
Region Aloxe-Corton
Soil Calcareous clay
Sites Fournières, Citernes and Boutières
Vine Age 36
Fermentation Vessels Open tanks
Oak Details 18% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak18%
Production Details Sustainable viticulture and 100% manual harvest; 100% destemmed grapes; alcoholic fermentation in open tanks for 18 days; maturation for 16 months, including 4 months in stainless-steel tank, with the barrel phase in 100% oak barrels. The stated altitude is 250–300 m and recommended serving temperature is 17–19°C.
Tasting Notes Round, direct attack; structured tannins, bright red fruit, dark chocolate and coffee notes.
Food Pairing Deer stew, turkey escalopes with Port, or creamy Burgundy cheeses
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Noir
Drinking Window 2021-2029
Region Aloxe-Corton
Soil Calcareous clay
Sites Fournières, Citernes and Boutières
Vine Age 36
Fermentation Vessels Open tanks
Oak Details 25% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak25%
Production Details Sustainable viticulture and 100% manual harvest; 100% destemmed grapes; alcoholic fermentation in open tanks for 18 days; maturation for 16 months, including 5 months in stainless-steel tank, with the barrel phase in 100% oak barrels. The stated altitude is 250–300 m and recommended serving temperature is 17–19°C.
Tasting Notes Soft fruit when young, developing wild, leather and mushroom notes; robust structure and fine length.
Food Pairing Grilled red meats or soft cheeses such as Epoisses and Ami du Chambertin
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2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Noir
Drinking Window 2021-2029
Region Aloxe-Corton
Soil Calcareous clay
Harvest Dates 27 Aug 2018 to 15 Sep 2018
Sites Fournières, Citernes and Boutières
Vine Age 36
Fermentation Vessels Open tanks
Oak Details 30% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak30%
Production Details Sustainable viticulture and 100% manual harvest; grapes were sorted at the cellar and 100% destemmed; alcoholic fermentation in open tanks for 18 days; maturation for 15 months, including 4 months in stainless-steel tank, with the barrel phase in 100% oak barrels. The stated altitude is 250–300 m and recommended serving temperature is 16–18°C.
Tasting Notes Soft fruit when young, developing wild, leather and mushroom notes; robust structure and fine length.
Food Pairing Grilled red meats or soft cheeses such as Epoisses and Ami du Chambertin
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2015 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Noir
Region Aloxe-Corton
Soil Calcareous clay
Sites Valozières, Guérets, Caillettes and Boutières
Vine Age 35
Maceration 17 days
Oak Details 25% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak25%
Unfined Yes
Production Details Sustainable viticulture and 100% manual harvest; cellar sorting followed by 70% destemmed grapes and 30% whole berries; 17 days of cold-temperature fermentation on the skins; maturation for 17 months, including 3 months in stainless-steel tank, with the barrel phase in 100% oak barrels. The stated altitude is 250–300 m and recommended serving temperature is 16–18°C.
Tasting Notes Soft fruit when young, developing animal, leather and mushroom notes; robust structure and fine length.
Food Pairing Grilled red meats or soft cheeses such as Epoisses and Ami du Chambertin
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2012 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Noir
Region Aloxe-Corton
Soil Calcareous clay
Sites Valozières, Guérets, Caillettes and Boutières
Vine Age 30
Maceration 18 days
Unfined Yes
Production Details Sustainable viticulture and 100% manual harvest; cellar sorting followed by 50% destemmed grapes and 50% whole berries; 18 days of cold-temperature fermentation on the skins; maturation for 16 months, including 3 months in stainless-steel tank, with the barrel phase in 100% oak barrels. The stated altitude is 250–300 m and recommended serving temperature is 16–18°C.
Tasting Notes Soft fruit when young, developing animal, leather and mushroom notes; robust structure and fine length.
Food Pairing Grilled red meats or soft cheeses such as Epoisses and Ami du Chambertin
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Place du Monument, 21190 Puligny-Montrachet, France
Phone
+33 3 80 21 37 65
Owner
Leflaive family
Cellarmaster
Frédéric Milan