2024 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2025-2031
Region Auxey-Duresses
Soil Calcareous marls
Sites Blend of two plots within La Macabrée: one approximately 15-year-old plot and one approximately 55-year-old plot
Vine Age 35
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Pressing Method Immediate, Careful Pneumatic Pressing Of The Grapes On Arrival At The Cellar
Production Details Sustainably farmed and harvested 100% by hand at 300–350 m elevation. The producer reports 100% whole grapes and 24-hour static settling. It lists 12 months of maturation, including 4 months in stainless steel, and separately specifies 100% oak barrels with 15% new oak. Recommended serving temperature is 10–12°C.
Tasting Notes Dried fruit and subtle flint aromas; taut, long, structured and elegant palate with finesse and intensity
Food Pairing Creamed chicken supreme, trout fillet with cream, or warm goat cheese with honey
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2024-2030
Region Auxey-Duresses
Soil Calcareous marls
Sites Blend of two plots within La Macabrée: one approximately 15-year-old plot and one approximately 55-year-old plot
Vine Age 35
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Production Details Sustainably farmed and harvested 100% by hand at 300–350 m elevation. The wine used 100% whole grapes and underwent 24-hour static settling. The producer lists 12 months of maturation, including 4 months in stainless steel, and separately specifies 100% oak barrels with 14% new oak. Recommended serving temperature is 10–12°C.
Tasting Notes Bright and lively, with fleshy citrus, freshness and pronounced aromatic intensity
Food Pairing Creamed chicken supreme, trout fillet with cream, or warm goat cheese with honey
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2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2024-2029
Region Auxey-Duresses
Soil Calcareous marls
Sites Cuvée from two distinct La Macabrée vineyards of different ages
Vine Age 31
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Pressing Method Immediate, Careful Pneumatic Pressing Of The Grapes On Arrival At The Cellar
Production Details Sustainably farmed and harvested 100% by hand at 300–350 m elevation. The wine used 100% whole grapes and underwent 24-hour static settling. The producer lists 12 months of maturation, including 4 months in stainless steel, and separately specifies 100% oak barrels with 14% new oak. Recommended serving temperature is 10–12°C.
Tasting Notes Energetic and concentrated, with a full palate balancing tension and depth and finishing with notable purity
Food Pairing Shrimp bisque, trout fillet with cream, or warm goat cheese and honey salad
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2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2023-2029
Region Auxey-Duresses
Soil Calcareous marls
Sites Cuvée from two distinct La Macabrée vineyards of different ages
Vine Age 31
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Pressing Method Immediate, Careful Pneumatic Pressing Of The Grapes On Arrival At The Cellar
Production Details Sustainably farmed and harvested 100% by hand at 300–350 m elevation. The current official page states 100% whole grapes and 24-hour static settling. The producer lists 12 months of maturation, including 3 months in stainless steel, and separately specifies 100% oak barrels with 18% new oak. The house's vintage overview says harvest began on September 20, 2021; that date is not presented as cuvée-specific. Recommended serving temperature is 10–12°C.
Tasting Notes Green-gold appearance with hay, honey and apple notes; solid, persistent structure
Food Pairing Shrimp bisque, trout fillet with cream, or warm goat cheese and honey salad
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2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2022-2028
Region Auxey-Duresses
Soil Calcareous marls
Sites Cuvée from two distinct La Macabrée vineyards of different ages
Vine Age 31
Pressing Method Immediate, Careful Pneumatic Pressing Of The Grapes On Arrival At The Cellar
Production Details Sustainably farmed and harvested 100% by hand at 300–350 m elevation. Grapes were 100% crushed before pressing. The producer lists 12 months of maturation, including 4 months in stainless steel, and separately specifies 100% oak barrels with 18% new oak. Its broader vintage overview says the harvest took place entirely during August 2020; this is not identified as a cuvée-specific date range. Recommended serving temperature is 10–12°C.
Tasting Notes Green-gold appearance with hay, honey and apple notes; solid, persistent structure
Food Pairing Seafood gratin and hard cheese such as Comté
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2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2022-2026
Region Auxey-Duresses
Soil Calcareous marls
Sites Cuvée from two distinct La Macabrée vineyards of different ages
Vine Age 31
Pressing Method Immediate, Careful Pneumatic Pressing Of The Grapes On Arrival At The Cellar
Production Details Sustainably farmed and harvested 100% by hand at 300–350 m elevation. Grapes were 100% crushed before pressing. The producer lists 12 months of maturation, including 3 months in stainless steel, and separately specifies 100% oak barrels with 18% new oak. Recommended serving temperature is 10–12°C.
Tasting Notes Green-gold appearance with hay, honey and apple notes; solid, persistent structure
Food Pairing Seafood gratin and hard cheese such as Comté
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2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2021-2025
Region Auxey-Duresses
Soil Calcareous marls
Sites Cuvée from two distinct La Macabrée vineyards of different ages
Vine Age 31
Pressing Method Immediate, Careful Pneumatic Pressing Of The Grapes On Arrival At The Cellar
Production Details Sustainably farmed and harvested 100% by hand at 300–350 m elevation. Grape preparation was 30% whole berries and 70% crushed grapes. The producer lists 12 months of maturation, including 4 months in stainless steel, and separately specifies 100% oak barrels with 20% new oak. Its broader vintage overview gives a harvest period of August 27 to September 15, 2018; this is not identified as cuvée-specific. Recommended serving temperature is 10–12°C.
Tasting Notes Green-gold appearance with hay, honey and apple notes; solid, persistent structure
Food Pairing Seafood gratin and cheese such as Comté
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2017 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Region Auxey-Duresses
Soil Calcareous clay
Sites Cuvée from three distinct La Macabrée vineyards of different ages
Vine Age 31
Pressing Method Immediate, Careful Pneumatic Pressing Of The Grapes On Arrival At The Cellar
Production Details Sustainably farmed and harvested 100% by hand at 300–350 m elevation. Grapes were 100% crushed before pneumatic pressing. The producer lists 7 months of maturation, including 4 months in stainless steel, and separately specifies 100% oak barrels with 18% new oak. Its broader vintage overview places harvest at the beginning of September 2017 rather than giving cuvée-specific dates. Recommended serving temperature is 10–12°C.
Tasting Notes Green-gold appearance with hay, honey and apple notes; solid, persistent structure
Food Pairing Seafood gratin and cheese such as Gruyère
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2016 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2019-2022
Region Auxey-Duresses
Soil Calcareous marls
Sites Cuvée from three distinct La Macabrée vineyards of different ages
Vine Age 31
Pressing Method Immediate, Careful Pneumatic Pressing Of The Grapes On Arrival At The Cellar
Production Details Sustainably farmed and harvested 100% by hand at 300–350 m elevation. Grape preparation was 30% crushed grapes and 70% whole berries. The producer lists 12 months of maturation, including 4 months in stainless steel, and separately specifies 100% oak barrels with 12% new oak. Recommended serving temperature is 10–12°C.
Tasting Notes Green-gold appearance with hay, honey and apple notes; solid, persistent structure
Food Pairing Seafood gratin and cheese such as Comté
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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