2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2026–2035
Classification Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru
Region Chassagne-Montrachet
Soil Calcareous clay with oolitic limestone
Sites Two plots from the producer's Domaine
Vine Age 45
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Production Details HVE 3 viticulture; 100% manual harvest; production area 11.36 ha; elevation 230–250 m; 100% whole grapes followed by 24-hour static settling. The producer states 18 months of maturation, including 6 months in stainless-steel tank, and 100% oak barrels with 25% new oak. Recommended serving temperature is 12–14°C.
Tasting Notes Dried fruits and vine peach; full, elegant, deep and complex palate
Food Pairing Shellfish or poultry in sauce
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2026–2035
Classification Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru
Region Chassagne-Montrachet
Soil Calcareous clay with oolitic limestone
Sites Two plots from the producer's Domaine
Vine Age 45
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Production Details HVE 3 viticulture; 100% manual harvest; production area 11.36 ha; elevation 230–250 m; 100% whole grapes and 24-hour static settling. The producer states 18 months of maturation, including 6 months in stainless-steel tank, and 100% oak barrels with 25% new oak. Recommended serving temperature is 12–14°C.
Tasting Notes Vine flower; powerful, complete and broad
Food Pairing Shellfish or poultry in sauce
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2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2026–2035
Classification Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru
Region Chassagne-Montrachet
Soil Calcareous clay with oolitic limestone
Harvest Dates Harvest began 2021-09-20
Sites Two plots from the producer's Domaine
Vine Age 31
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Production Details HVE 3 viticulture; 100% manual harvest; production area 11.36 ha; elevation 230–250 m; 100% whole grapes and 24-hour static settling. The producer states 18 months of maturation, including 6 months in stainless-steel tank, and 100% oak barrels with 10% new oak. Recommended serving temperature is 12–14°C.
Tasting Notes Rich, full and fleshy; lemon and gunflint
Food Pairing Shellfish or poultry in sauce
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2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2025–2030
Classification Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru
Region Chassagne-Montrachet
Soil Calcareous clay with oolitic limestone
Harvest Dates Harvest took place entirely during August 2020
Sites Two plots from the producer's Domaine
Vine Age 31
Pressing Method Immediate Pneumatic Pressing On Arrival At The Cellar
Production Details HVE 3 viticulture; 100% manual harvest; production area 11.36 ha; elevation 230–250 m; 100% whole grapes. The producer states 17 months of maturation, including 5 months in stainless-steel tank, and 100% oak barrels with 25% new oak. Recommended serving temperature is 12–14°C.
Tasting Notes Concentrated and fine; full-bodied and ripe, with honey and white flowers
Food Pairing White meats, poultry in cream sauce or shellfish
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2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2024–2029
Classification Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru
Region Chassagne-Montrachet
Soil Calcareous clay with oolitic limestone
Sites Two plots from the producer's Domaine
Vine Age 31
Pressing Method Immediate Pneumatic Pressing On Arrival At The Cellar
Production Details HVE level 3 viticulture; 100% manual harvest; production area 11.36 ha; elevation 230–250 m; 100% crushed grapes. The producer states 18 months of maturation, including 6 months in stainless-steel tank, and 100% oak barrels with 25% new oak. Recommended serving temperature is 12–14°C.
Tasting Notes Concentrated and fine; full-bodied and ripe, with honey and white flowers
Food Pairing White meat, poultry in cream sauce or shellfish
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2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2023–2028
Classification Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru
Region Chassagne-Montrachet
Soil Calcareous clay with oolitic limestone
Harvest Dates 27 Aug 2018 to 15 Sep 2018
Sites Two plots from the producer's Domaine
Vine Age 31
Pressing Method Immediate Pneumatic Pressing On Arrival At The Cellar
Production Details HVE level 3 viticulture; 100% manual harvest; production area 11.36 ha; elevation 230–250 m; 100% crushed grapes. The producer states 16 months of maturation, including 4 months in stainless-steel tank, and 100% oak barrels with 25% new oak. Recommended serving temperature is 12–14°C.
Tasting Notes Concentrated and fine; full-bodied and ripe, with honey and white flowers
Food Pairing White meat, poultry in cream sauce or shellfish
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2016 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2020–2024
Classification Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru
Region Chassagne-Montrachet
Soil Calcareous clay with oolitic limestone
Sites Two plots from the producer's Domaine
Vine Age 31
Pressing Method Immediate Pneumatic Pressing On Arrival At The Cellar
Production Details Organic methods, explicitly non-certified; 100% manual harvest; production area 11.36 ha; elevation 230–250 m; 100% crushed grapes. The producer states 16 months of maturation, including 4 months in stainless-steel tank, and 100% oak barrels with 20% new oak. Recommended serving temperature is 12–14°C.
Tasting Notes Concentrated and fine; full-bodied and ripe, with honey and white flowers
Food Pairing White meat, poultry in cream sauce or shellfish
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2014 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Classification Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru
Region Chassagne-Montrachet
Soil Calcareous clay with oolitic limestone
Sites Two Domaine plots plus grapes from two purchase contracts with neighboring growers
Vine Age 30
Pressing Method Immediate Pneumatic Pressing On Arrival At The Cellar
Production Details Organic methods, explicitly non-certified; 100% manual harvest; production area 10.7 ha; elevation 230–250 m; 100% destemmed and crushed grapes. The producer states 17 months of maturation, including 4 months in stainless-steel tank, and 100% oak barrels with 25% new oak. Recommended serving temperature is 12–14°C.
Tasting Notes Concentrated and finely structured; full-bodied and ripe, with honey and white flowers
Food Pairing White meats, poultry in cream sauce or shellfish
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2013 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Classification Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru
Region Chassagne-Montrachet
Soil Calcareous clay with oolitic limestone
Sites Two Domaine plots plus grapes from two purchase contracts with neighboring growers
Vine Age 30
Pressing Method Immediate Pneumatic Pressing On Arrival At The Cellar
Production Details Organic methods, explicitly non-certified; 100% manual harvest; production area 10.7 ha; elevation 230–250 m; 100% crushed grapes. The producer states 17 months of maturation, including 5 months in stainless-steel tank, and 100% oak barrels with 25% new oak. Recommended serving temperature is 12–14°C.
Tasting Notes Concentrated and finely structured; full-bodied and ripe, with honey and white flowers
Food Pairing White meats, poultry in cream sauce or shellfish
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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