2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2026-2035
Classification Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru
Region Chassagne-Montrachet
Soil Calcareous clay and limestone
Vine Age 20
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Oak Details 25% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak25%
Production Details Sustainably farmed 0.64-hectare parcel at 250–300 meters; harvest was entirely manual. Vinification used 100% whole berries and 24-hour static settling. The producer reports 18 months of maturation, including 6 months in stainless steel, and separately describes the barrel component as 100% oak barrels, 25% new oak. Recommended serving temperature is 12–14°C.
Tasting Notes Floral, menthol and redcurrant nuances; fresh, balanced and full-bodied, with a lively finish.
Food Pairing Fine fish, seafood in sauce, poultry and white meats.
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2025-2031
Classification Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru
Region Chassagne-Montrachet
Soil Calcareous clay and limestone
Vine Age 20
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Oak Details 25% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak25%
Production Details Sustainably farmed 0.64-hectare parcel at 250–300 meters; harvest was entirely manual. Vinification used 100% whole berries and 24-hour static settling. The producer reports 18 months of maturation, including 6 months in stainless steel, and separately describes the barrel component as 100% oak barrels, 25% new oak. Recommended serving temperature is 12–14°C.
Tasting Notes Candied lemon and white peach; dense, rich and velvety, with vibrant mineral tension.
Food Pairing Fine fish and seafood in sauce.
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2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2024-2029
Classification Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru
Region Chassagne-Montrachet
Soil Calcareous clay and limestone
Vine Age 20
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Production Details Sustainably farmed 0.64-hectare parcel at 250–300 meters; harvest was entirely manual. Vinification used 100% whole berries and 24-hour static settling. The producer reports 17 months of maturation, including 5 months in stainless steel, and separately states 100% oak barrels without specifying a new-oak proportion. Recommended serving temperature is 12–14°C.
Tasting Notes Honeysuckle and honey; precise, subtle, long and charming.
Food Pairing Fine fish, seafood in sauce, poultry and white meats.
Sources: olivier-leflaive.com ↗ · Compare this vintage
Producer Information
Website
Address
Place du Monument, 21190 Puligny-Montrachet, France
Phone
+33 3 80 21 37 65
Owner
Leflaive family
Cellarmaster
Frédéric Milan