2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2024-2030
Region Chablis
Soil Calcareous clay, Kimmeridgian
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Oak Types Oak; species and origin not stated
Production Details Sustainably farmed; 100% mechanically harvested and destemmed; 24-hour static settling; alcoholic and malolactic fermentations in oak barrels; 10 months of maturation, including 5 months of mass blending in stainless steel, with the maturation vessel line stating 100% stainless steel; recommended serving temperature 10–12°C.
Tasting Notes Crunchy white fruit, mineral notes, tension, clean salivating finish, balance, precision and freshness
Food Pairing Sea bass stuffed with herbs, sushi and snails
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2024-2029
Region Chablis
Soil Calcareous clay, Kimmeridgian
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Oak Types Oak; species and origin not stated
Production Details Sustainably farmed; 100% mechanically harvested and destemmed; 24-hour static settling; alcoholic and malolactic fermentations in oak barrels; 10 months of maturation, including 5 months of mass blending in stainless steel, with the maturation vessel line stating 100% stainless-steel tank; recommended serving temperature 10–12°C.
Tasting Notes Freshness, fruit, minerality, lemon, pear and a slight almond note on the finish
Food Pairing Sea bass stuffed with herbs, sushi and snails
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2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2022-2028
Region Chablis
Soil Calcareous clay, Kimmeridgian
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Oak Types Oak; species and origin not stated
Production Details Sustainably farmed; the harvest occurred entirely during August 2020 and was 100% mechanical; grapes were fully destemmed; 24-hour static settling; alcoholic and malolactic fermentations in oak barrels; 10 months of maturation, including 5 months of mass blending in stainless steel, with the maturation vessel line stating 100% stainless steel; recommended serving temperature 10–12°C.
Tasting Notes Peach, Granny Smith apple, lemon, minerality, freshness and iodine
Food Pairing Fish terrines and warm oysters
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2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2021-2024
Region Chablis
Soil Calcareous clay, Kimmeridgian
Pressing Method Immediate Gentle Pneumatic Pressing
Production Details Sustainably farmed; 100% mechanically harvested and destemmed; immediate gentle pneumatic pressing; 11 months of maturation, including 4 months of mass blending in stainless steel; vessels comprised 12% oak barrels and 88% stainless steel; recommended serving temperature 10–12°C.
Tasting Notes Peach, Granny Smith apple, lemon, minerality, freshness and iodine
Food Pairing Fish terrines and warm oysters
2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2020-2023
Region Chablis
Soil Calcareous clay, Kimmeridgian
Harvest Dates 27 Aug 2018 to 15 Sep 2018
Pressing Method Immediate Gentle Pneumatic Pressing
Production Details Sustainably farmed and 100% mechanically harvested; immediate gentle pneumatic pressing; 90% destemmed grapes and 10% whole berries; 11 months of maturation in small-capacity, temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks with lees stirring; recommended serving temperature 10–12°C.
Tasting Notes Peach, Granny Smith apple, lemon, minerality, freshness and iodine
Food Pairing Fish terrines and warm oysters
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2014 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Region Chablis
Soil Calcareous clay, Kimmeridgian
Sites 12 plots from both banks of the Serein, vinified separately and blended in spring
Pressing Method Immediate Gentle Pneumatic Pressing
Production Details Sustainably farmed; harvest was 20% manual and 80% mechanical; immediate gentle pneumatic pressing; 20% crushed grapes and 80% destemmed grapes; fining performed, with agent unspecified; 11 months of maturation entirely in stainless-steel tanks; recommended serving temperature 10–12°C.
Tasting Notes Peach, Granny Smith apple, lemon, minerality, freshness and exotic notes
Food Pairing Fish terrines and warm oysters
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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