Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2017 / 750ml | ≈ $30.34Original €27.00≈ £22.81 | hotel.olivier-leflaive.com ↗ |
| Lowest shop price | 2022 / 750ml | ≈ $36.30Original CHF 30.00 | topwines.ch ↗ |
2024 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2025-2031
Region Bourgogne
Soil Calcareous clay and silty clay
Sites Around sixty Climats, mainly in Puligny-Montrachet and Meursault; depending on the vintage, plots in Hautes-Côtes de Beaune and Côte Chalonnaise may supplement the blend.
Vine Age 45
Production Details Sustainably farmed; 90% manually harvested. Vineyard altitude is 230–250 m. The cellar received 50% crushed and 50% whole grapes, followed by 24 hours of static settling. Maturation lasted 14 months, including 5 months in stainless-steel tank; 80% was in oak barrels and 20% in stainless-steel vats, with new oak accounting for 10% of the stated oak program. Recommended serving temperature is 10–12°C.
Tasting Notes Expressive lemon and meringue aromas; deep palate, sustained finish, harmonious richness and freshness.
Food Pairing Cuttlefish with parsley sauce; hot or cold Brie.
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2024-2030
Region Bourgogne
Soil Calcareous clay and silty clay
Sites Around sixty Climats, mainly in Puligny-Montrachet and Meursault; depending on the vintage, plots in Hautes-Côtes de Beaune and Côte Chalonnaise may supplement the blend.
Vine Age 45
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Production Details Sustainably farmed; 90% manually harvested. Vineyard altitude is 230–250 m. The cellar received 50% crushed and 50% whole grapes, followed by 24 hours of static settling. Maturation lasted 14 months, including 5 months in stainless-steel tank; 70% was in oak barrels and 30% in stainless-steel vats, with new oak accounting for 10% of the stated oak program. Recommended serving temperature is 10–12°C.
Tasting Notes Fresh melon, Granny Smith apple and fresh almond; silky, precise palate with bright, savory finish.
Food Pairing Cuttlefish with parsley sauce; hot or cold Brie.
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2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2023-2029
Region Bourgogne
Soil Calcareous clay and silty clay
Sites Around sixty Climats, mainly in Puligny-Montrachet and Meursault; depending on the vintage, plots in Hautes-Côtes de Beaune and Côte Chalonnaise may supplement the blend.
Vine Age 45
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Production Details Sustainably farmed; 90% manually and 10% mechanically harvested. Vineyard altitude is 230–250 m. The cellar received 50% crushed and 50% whole grapes, followed by 24 hours of static settling. Maturation lasted 14 months, including 5 months in stainless-steel tank; 70% was in oak barrels and 30% in stainless-steel tanks, with new oak accounting for 10% of the stated oak program. Recommended serving temperature is 10–12°C.
Tasting Notes Honeyed and white-fleshed-fruit aromas; fresh, delicate palate and expressive chalky finish.
Food Pairing Swordfish marinated in lime; fried calamari; warm or cold Brie.
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2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2022-2029
Region Bourgogne
Soil Calcareous clay and silty clay
Harvest Dates Harvest began on 20 September 2021
Sites Around sixty Climats, mainly in Puligny-Montrachet and Meursault; depending on the vintage, plots in Hautes-Côtes de Beaune and Côte Chalonnaise may supplement the blend.
Vine Age 45
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Production Details Sustainably farmed; 90% manually and 10% mechanically harvested. Vineyard altitude is 230–250 m. The cellar received 50% crushed and 50% whole grapes, followed by 24 hours of static settling. Maturation lasted 14 months, including 5 months in stainless-steel tank; 90% was in oak barrels and 10% in stainless steel, with new oak accounting for 10% of the stated oak program. Recommended serving temperature is 10–12°C.
Tasting Notes Yellow fruit, peach, roasted almond and lemon peel over a mineral background; full, warm attack and slightly smoky finish.
Food Pairing Swordfish marinated in lime; fried calamari; hot or cold Brie.
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2016 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2019-2022
Region Bourgogne
Soil Calcareous clay and silty clay
Sites Around sixty selected plots in Puligny-Montrachet and Meursault, supplemented by three Côte Chalonnaise plots and ten Hautes-Côtes de Beaune plots.
Pressing Method Pneumatic Press
Production Details Sustainably farmed; 70% manually and 30% mechanically harvested. Vineyard altitude is 230–250 m, and the stated average vine age is 40–45 years. The source reports 70% crushed grapes and 30% destemmed grapes. Maturation lasted 14 months, including 5 months in stainless-steel tank; it also states 100% in oak barrels, of which 12% were new. Recommended serving temperature is 10–12°C.
Tasting Notes White flowers, peach, roasted almond and lemon peel over a mineral background; full, warm palate with lively, voluptuous finish.
Food Pairing Aperitif; cooked meat; goat cheese.
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2013 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Region Bourgogne
Soil Calcareous clay and silty clay
Sites About sixty plots in Puligny and Meursault.
Vine Age 40
Pressing Method Pneumatic Press
Production Details Sustainably farmed; 80% manually and 20% mechanically harvested. The stated production area is 35 ha and vineyard altitude is 230–250 m. The source reports 90% crushed grapes and 10% destemmed grapes. Maturation lasted 13 months, including 3 months in stainless-steel tank; 70% was in oak barrels, of which 30% were new. Recommended serving temperature is 10–12°C.
Tasting Notes White flowers, peach, grilled almond and lemon peel over a mineral background; full, warm attack with lively, generous finish.
Food Pairing Aperitif; charcuterie; goat cheese.
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Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop price | 2022 / 750ml | ≈ $36.30Original CHF 30.00 | topwines.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