Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2015 / 750ml | ≈ $549.52Original €489.00≈ £413.08 | hotel.olivier-leflaive.com ↗ |
| Lowest shop price | 2020 / 750ml | ≈ $849.32Original CHF 702.00 | fr.millesima.ch ↗ |
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2026-2035
Classification Grand Cru
Region Bienvenues-Batard-Montrachet
Soil Calcareous clay; brown limestone and clay soils
Vine Age 53
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Oak Details 100% Second Fill Oak
Second Fill Oak100%
Used Oak Only Yes
Production Details A very small central-climat plot planted in 1972; sustainable cultivation and 100% manual harvest. The producer states 100% whole grapes/bunches, 24-hour static settling, alcoholic and malolactic fermentations in oak barrels, and 18 months of maturation including 6 months in stainless steel, with all oak barrels one-wine-old. Listed altitude is 230–250 m and serving range is 12–14°C.
Tasting Notes Refined opulence and silky texture with lively, precise structure; white flowers, yellow fruits, delicate pastry, and a noble, harmonious, generous and elegant finish.
Food Pairing Grilled lobster and crayfish
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2026-2035
Classification Grand Cru
Region Bienvenues-Batard-Montrachet
Soil Calcareous clay
Vine Age 44
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Oak Details 25% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak25%
Production Volume 600 bottles
Bottles600
Production Details Vinification used 100% whole grapes, 24-hour static settling, and alcoholic and malolactic fermentations in oak barrels. Maturation lasted 18 months, including 6 months in stainless steel; all maturation barrels were oak and 25% were new. Listed altitude is 230–250 m and serving range is 12–14°C.
Tasting Notes Candied citrus, hawthorn and lilac floral nuances, with a persistent finish showing slightly spicy and vanilla touches.
Food Pairing Anchovy mousse, red mullet risotto, or poached chicken
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2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2025-2030
Classification Grand Cru
Region Bienvenues-Batard-Montrachet
Soil Calcareous clay
Vine Age 44
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Oak Details 100% Second Fill Oak
Second Fill Oak100%
Used Oak Only Yes
Production Volume 600 bottles
Bottles600
Production Details Vinification used 100% whole grapes, 24-hour static settling, and alcoholic and malolactic fermentations in oak barrels. Maturation lasted 20 months, including 8 months in stainless steel, with all oak barrels one-wine-old. Listed altitude is 230–250 m and serving range is 12–14°C.
Tasting Notes Exceptional purity and aromatic finesse, with vine flowers, preserved citrus and roasted almonds; elegant palate.
Food Pairing Grilled lobster
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2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2024-2029
Classification Grand Cru
Region Bienvenues-Batard-Montrachet
Soil Calcareous clay
Vine Age 44
Pressing Method Immediate Gentle Pneumatic Pressing
Oak Details 100% Second Fill Oak
Second Fill Oak100%
Used Oak Only Yes
Production Volume 600 bottles
Bottles600
Production Details Whole berries were immediately and gently pressed pneumatically. Maturation lasted 18 months, including 5 months in stainless steel, with all oak barrels one-wine-old. Listed altitude is 230–250 m and serving range is 12–14°C.
Tasting Notes Exceptional purity and aromatic finesse, with vine flowers, preserved citrus and roasted almonds; elegant palate.
Food Pairing Grilled lobster
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2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2023-2028
Classification Grand Cru
Region Bienvenues-Batard-Montrachet
Soil Calcareous clay
Vine Age 44
Pressing Method Immediate Gentle Pneumatic Pressing
Production Volume 600 bottles
Bottles600
Production Details Whole berries were immediately and gently pressed pneumatically. Maturation lasted 18 months, including 4 months in stainless steel, with 100% oak barrels. Listed altitude is 230–250 m and serving range is 12–14°C. The producer's general 2018 vintage account says its harvest ran from 27 August to 15 September; it does not identify those as this plot's exact picking dates.
Tasting Notes Exceptional purity and aromatic finesse, with vine flowers, preserved citrus and roasted almonds; elegant palate.
Food Pairing Grilled lobster
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2017 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2023-2028
Classification Grand Cru
Region Bienvenues-Batard-Montrachet
Soil Calcareous clay
Vine Age 44
Pressing Method Immediate Gentle Pneumatic Pressing
Oak Details 100% Second Fill Oak
Second Fill Oak100%
Used Oak Only Yes
Production Volume 600 bottles
Bottles600
Production Details Whole berries were immediately and gently pressed pneumatically. Maturation lasted 17 months, including 5 months in stainless steel, with all oak barrels one-wine-old. Listed altitude is 230–250 m and serving range is 12–14°C.
Tasting Notes Exceptional purity and aromatic finesse, with vine flowers, preserved citrus and roasted almonds; elegant palate.
Food Pairing Grilled lobster
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2016 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2022-2027
Classification Grand Cru
Region Bienvenues-Batard-Montrachet
Soil Calcareous clay
Vine Age 44
Pressing Method Immediate Gentle Pneumatic Pressing
Production Volume 600 bottles
Bottles600
Production Details Whole berries were immediately and gently pressed pneumatically. Maturation lasted 16 months, including 4 months in stainless steel, with 100% oak barrels. Listed altitude is 230–250 m and serving range is 12–14°C.
Tasting Notes Exceptional purity and aromatic finesse, with vine flowers, preserved citrus and roasted almonds; elegant palate.
Food Pairing Grilled lobster
Sources: olivier-leflaive.com ↗ · Compare this vintage
Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop price | 2016 / 1500ml | ≈ $1,320.94Original CHF 1,091.81 | vinpark.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2020 / 750ml | ≈ $849.32Original CHF 702.00 | fr.millesima.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2017 / 750ml | CHF 1,632.31Recorded amount · package unit unverified | vinpark.ch ↗ |
Producer Information
Website
Address
Place du Monument, 21190 Puligny-Montrachet, France
Phone
+33 3 80 21 37 65
Owner
Leflaive family
Cellarmaster
Frédéric Milan