Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2011 / 750ml | ≈ $505.69Original €450.00≈ £380.14 | hotel.olivier-leflaive.com ↗ |
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2026-2035
Classification Grand Cru
Region Batard-Montrachet
Soil Calcareous clay; thick brown limestone and clayey soils
Estate Grown Yes
Sites Two small plots: one on the Chassagne-Montrachet side near Criots-Bâtard-Montrachet and one immediately above Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet toward Montrachet
Vine Age 57
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Oak Details 25% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak25%
Production Details Estate plots were planted in 1962 and 1975 and lie at 230–250 m. Wine-growing is HVE level 3; harvest is 100% manual. Vinification uses 100% whole berries and 24-hour static settling. Maturation lasts 18 months, including 6 months in stainless steel. Recommended serving temperature is 12–14°C.
Tasting Notes Balanced finesse, power and richness; toasted notes, dried fruit, camphor-like plant essences, aromatic complexity and depth
Food Pairing Foie gras, lobster, golden sweetbreads with buttery cream sauce, or soft cheese with garlic-rubbed bread
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2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2026-2035
Classification Grand Cru
Region Batard-Montrachet
Soil Calcareous clay; thick brown limestone and clayey soils
Estate Grown Yes
Sites Two small plots: one on the Chassagne-Montrachet side near Criots-Bâtard-Montrachet and one immediately above Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet toward Montrachet
Vine Age 56
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Oak Details 25% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak25%
Production Details Estate plots were planted in 1962 and 1975 and lie at 230–250 m. Wine-growing is HVE level 3; harvest is 100% manual. Vinification uses 100% whole berries and 24-hour static settling. Maturation lasts 18 months, including 6 months in stainless steel. Recommended serving temperature is 12–14°C.
Tasting Notes Powerful and voluminous; dried fruit, sappy notes, saline finish, slight reduction, tension and Puligny-Montrachet character
Food Pairing Foie gras, lobster, or golden sweetbreads with buttery cream sauce
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2026-2035
Classification Grand Cru
Region Batard-Montrachet
Soil Calcareous clay
Harvest Dates 20 Sep 2021 (harvest began)
Estate Grown Yes
Vine Age 50
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Oak Details 10% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak10%
Production Details The estate vineyard is immediately above Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet toward Montrachet and lies at 230–250 m. Wine-growing is HVE level 3; harvest is 100% manual. Vinification uses 100% whole berries and 24-hour static settling. Maturation lasts 18 months, including 6 months in stainless steel. Recommended serving temperature is 12–14°C.
Tasting Notes Great presence; ripe and floral aromas; supple palate, mineral freshness, length and a lifted finish
Food Pairing Foie gras, lobster, or golden sweetbreads with buttery cream sauce
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2025-2030
Classification Grand Cru
Region Batard-Montrachet
Soil Calcareous clay
Harvest Dates August 2020 (entire harvest)
Estate Grown Yes
Vine Age 50
Pressing Method Immediate Gentle Pneumatic Pressing
Oak Details 33% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak33%
Production Details The estate vineyard is immediately above Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet toward Montrachet and lies at 230–250 m. Wine-growing is HVE level 3; harvest is 100% manual. Vinification uses 100% whole berries. Maturation lasts 20 months, including 6 months in stainless steel. Recommended serving temperature is 12–14°C.
Tasting Notes Rich green-gold color; opulently fragrant and expressive aromas; powerful structure, concentrated fruit, length, finesse, complexity and elegance
Food Pairing Foie gras, caviar, lobster, firm white fish such as monkfish, or chicken with morel sauce
2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2024-2029
Classification Grand Cru
Region Batard-Montrachet
Soil Calcareous clay
Estate Grown Yes
Vine Age 50
Pressing Method Immediate Gentle Pneumatic Pressing
Oak Details 25% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak25%
Production Details The vineyard is immediately above Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet toward Montrachet, at 230–250 m. Wine-growing is HVE level 3 and harvest is 100% manual. Vinification uses 100% whole grapes. Maturation lasts 18 months, including 6 months after bulk blending (“assemblage en masse”); the source separately specifies 100% barrels. Recommended serving temperature is 12–14°C.
Tasting Notes Green-gold color; rich expressive aromas; powerful structure, spectacular fruit concentration, length, finesse, complexity and elegance
Food Pairing Foie gras, caviar, lobster, firm white fish such as monkfish, or poultry with morel 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