2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2024-2030
Classification Chablis 1er Cru
Region Chablis
Soil Kimmeridgian limestone
Orientation South
Sites Vaulorent and Homme Mort
Vine Age 25
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Production Details Sustainable growing; 100% mechanical harvest; 100% destemmed grapes; 24-hour static settling. The producer reports 10 months of maturation, including 4 months in stainless steel, with a stated maturation mix of 90% stainless steel and 10% oak barrels without new oak. Recommended serving temperature is 10–12°C.
Tasting Notes Fresh and fruity; generous attack; dried flowers; grapefruit; fresh finish
Food Pairing Scallops or andouillettes in white wine
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2024-2029
Classification Chablis 1er Cru
Region Chablis
Soil Kimmeridgian limestone
Orientation South
Sites Vaulorent and Homme Mort
Vine Age 25
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Production Details Sustainable growing; 100% mechanical harvest; 100% destemmed grapes; 24-hour static settling. The producer reports 10 months of maturation, including 4 months in stainless steel, and describes the oak phase as 100% oak barrels without new oak. Recommended serving temperature is 10–12°C.
Tasting Notes Lemon; peach; round palate; balanced minerality; green-tea finish
Food Pairing Scallops or andouillettes in white wine
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2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2022-2028
Classification Chablis 1er Cru
Region Chablis
Soil Kimmeridgian limestone
Orientation South
Harvest Dates Entire harvest took place during August 2020
Sites Vaulorent and Homme Mort
Vine Age 25
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Production Details Sustainable growing; 100% mechanical harvest; 100% destemmed grapes; 24-hour static settling. The producer reports 12 months of maturation, including 4 months in stainless steel, with 70% in oak barrels and 30% in stainless steel. Recommended serving temperature is 10–12°C.
Tasting Notes Round, flattering and harmonious; mineral attack; candied-fruit finish
Food Pairing Crayfish, shrimp or grilled fish
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2016 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2018-2024
Classification Chablis 1er Cru
Region Chablis
Soil Kimmeridgian limestone
Orientation South
Sites Vaulorent and L'Homme Mort
Vine Age 25
Pressing Method Immediate, Careful Pneumatic Pressing On Arrival At The Cellar
Production Details Sustainable growing; 100% mechanical harvest; 100% destemmed grapes. The producer reports 12 months of maturation, including 3 months in stainless steel, with the oak phase described as 100% oak barrels. Recommended serving temperature is 10–12°C.
Tasting Notes Round, flattering and harmonious; mineral attack; candied-fruit finish
Food Pairing Crayfish, shrimp or grilled fish
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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