2024 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2025-2031
Region Auxey-Duresses
Soil Calcareous clay and limestone
Sites La Macabrée, Les Cloux, Les Closeaux and Les Grandes Vignes
Vine Age 40
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Oak Details 15% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak15%
Production Details Sustainably farmed and harvested 100% by hand. The sheet lists a 49 ha production area and an altitude range of 300–350 m. Grapes were partially crushed and underwent 24-hour static settling. It states 10 months of maturation, including 4 months in stainless steel, and separately specifies 100% oak barrels, including 15% new oak. Recommended serving temperature is 10–12°C.
Tasting Notes Fresh almond, white lilac, tender texture, tangy freshness and dynamism
Food Pairing Bacon-and-mushroom salad; chicken gnocchi; sheep's cheese such as Ossau-Iraty
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2024-2030
Region Auxey-Duresses
Soil Calcareous clay and limestone
Sites La Macabrée, Les Cloux, Les Closeaux and Les Grandes Vignes
Vine Age 40
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Oak Details 14% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak14%
Production Details Sustainably farmed and harvested 100% by hand. The sheet lists a 49 ha production area and an altitude range of 300–350 m. It specifies 100% whole grapes and 24-hour static settling. It states 10 months of maturation, including 4 months in stainless steel, and separately specifies 100% oak barrels, including 14% new oak. Recommended serving temperature is 10–12°C.
Tasting Notes Hazelnut, dried fruit, subtly oily texture, round and harmonious finish
Food Pairing Bacon-and-mushroom salad; chicken gnocchi; sheep's cheese such as Ossau-Iraty
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2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2024-2029
Region Auxey-Duresses
Soil Calcareous clay and limestone
Sites Macabrée, Hautés, Boutonniers, Vireux, Closeaux and La Canée
Vine Age 31
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Pressing Method Immediate, Careful Pneumatic Pressing
Oak Details 14% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak14%
Production Details Sustainably farmed and harvested 100% by hand. The page lists a 49 ha production area and an altitude range of 300–350 m. Grapes were partially crushed and underwent 24-hour static settling. It states 12 months of maturation, including 4 months in stainless steel, and separately specifies 100% oak barrels, including 14% new oak. Recommended serving temperature is 10–12°C.
Tasting Notes Vegetal nuances, green tea, pomelo citrus, full and silky texture
Food Pairing Bacon-and-mushroom salad; chicken gnocchi; sheep's cheese such as Ossau-Iraty
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2023-2029
Region Auxey-Duresses
Soil Calcareous clay and limestone
Harvest Dates Harvest began on 2021-09-20
Sites Macabrée, Hautés, Boutonniers, Vireux, Closeaux and La Canée
Vine Age 31
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Oak Details 15% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak15%
Production Details Sustainably farmed and harvested 100% by hand. The sheet lists a 50 ha production area and an altitude range of 300–350 m. The grape handling was 50% crushed and 50% whole grapes, followed by 24-hour static settling. It states 12 months of maturation, including 3 months in stainless steel, and separately specifies 100% oak barrels, including 15% new oak. Recommended serving temperature is 10–12°C.
Tasting Notes Fresh almond, apple, biscuit, mineral flavours, solid and persistent structure
Food Pairing Bacon-and-mushroom salad; chicken gnocchi; sheep's cheese such as Ossau-Iraty
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2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2022-2028
Region Auxey-Duresses
Soil Calcareous clay and limestone
Harvest Dates Harvest took place entirely during August 2020
Sites Macabrée, Hautés, Boutonniers, Vireux, Closeaux and La Canée
Vine Age 31
Pressing Method Immediate, Careful Pneumatic Pressing
Oak Details 15% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak15%
Production Details Sustainably farmed; harvest was 50% manual and 50% mechanical. The page lists a 49 ha production area and an altitude range of 300–350 m. Grape handling is stated as 50% destemmed and 50% crushed. It states 12 months of maturation, including 4 months in stainless steel, and separately specifies 100% oak barrels, including 15% new oak. Recommended serving temperature is 10–12°C.
Tasting Notes Fresh almond, apple, biscuit, mineral flavours, solid and persistent structure
Food Pairing Prawns and fish cooked in a hot sauce
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2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2021-2027
Region Auxey-Duresses
Soil Calcareous clay and limestone
Sites Macabrée, Hautés, Boutonniers, Vireux, Closeaux and La Canée
Vine Age 31
Pressing Method Immediate, Careful Pneumatic Pressing
Oak Details 15% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak15%
Production Details Sustainably farmed and harvested 100% by hand. The page lists a 50 ha production area and an altitude range of 300–350 m. Grape handling is stated as 50% destemmed and 50% crushed. It states 12 months of maturation, including 3 months in stainless steel, and separately specifies 100% oak barrels, including 15% new oak. Recommended serving temperature is 10–12°C.
Tasting Notes Fresh almond, apple, biscuit, mineral flavours, solid and persistent structure
Food Pairing Prawns and fish cooked in a hot sauce
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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