2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2025-2032
Region Chassagne-Montrachet
Soil Calcareous clay and silty clay
Sites Estate vineyards Houillères and Pierres, supplemented by purchased grapes from Charrières, Blanchot Dessous and Morichots
Vine Age 36
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Production Details Sustainable viticulture and entirely manual harvesting. Whole grapes underwent 24 hours of static settling. Maturation lasted 18 months, including 6 months in stainless steel; oak-barrel use was 100%. The stated altitude is 250–300 m and the serving range is 11–13°C.
Tasting Notes Japanese grapefruit, juicy palate, humus, fern, powerful, refined and balanced
Food Pairing Mackerel with mustard sauce or shrimp blanquette
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2024-2030
Region Chassagne-Montrachet
Soil Calcareous clay and silty clay
Sites Estate vineyards Houillères and Pierres, supplemented by purchased grapes from Charrières, Blanchot Dessous and Morichots
Vine Age 36
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Production Details Sustainable viticulture and entirely manual harvesting. Whole grapes underwent 24 hours of static settling. Maturation lasted 18 months, including 6 months in stainless steel; oak-barrel use was 100%. The stated altitude is 250–300 m and the serving range is 11–13°C.
Tasting Notes Citrus, white-fleshed fruit, generous palate, power, finesse and balance
Food Pairing Grilled eel or shrimp blanquette
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2024-2030
Region Chassagne-Montrachet
Soil Calcareous clay and silty clay
Harvest Dates Harvest began 20 September 2021
Sites Estate vineyards Houillères and Pierres, supplemented by purchased grapes from Charrières, Blanchot Dessous, Les Benoites and Les Mazures-et-Voillenots
Vine Age 36
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Oak Details 10% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak10%
Production Details Sustainable viticulture and entirely manual harvesting. Whole grapes underwent 24 hours of static settling. Maturation lasted 18 months, including 6 months in stainless steel; oak-barrel use was 100%. The stated altitude is 250–300 m and the serving range is 11–13°C.
Tasting Notes Citrus, white-fleshed fruit, open and delicate nose, generous palate, power and finesse
Food Pairing Grilled eel or shrimp blanquette
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2023-2029
Region Chassagne-Montrachet
Soil Calcareous clay and silty clay
Harvest Dates Harvest took place entirely during August 2020
Sites Estate vineyards Houillères and Pierres, supplemented by purchased grapes from Charrières, Blanchot Dessous, Les Benoites and Les Mazures-et-Voillenots
Vine Age 36
Pressing Method Immediate Gentle Pneumatic Pressing
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Production Details Sustainable viticulture and entirely manual harvesting. Whole berries were used. Maturation lasted 17 months, including 5 months in stainless steel; oak-barrel use was 100%. The stated altitude is 250–300 m and the serving range is 11–13°C.
Tasting Notes Acacia, sweet spices, ripe white-fleshed fruit, rich, powerful and persistent
Food Pairing Poultry or veal cooked in sauce
Producer Information
Website
Address
Place du Monument, 21190 Puligny-Montrachet, France
Phone
+33 3 80 21 37 65
Owner
Leflaive family
Cellarmaster
Frédéric Milan