2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2025-2032
Region Chassagne-Montrachet
Soil Calcareous clay
Vine Age 30
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Oak Types Oak
Production Details Sustainable viticulture; 100% manual harvest from a 1.85 ha production area at 230–250 m; 100% whole berries and 24-hour static settling. Maturation lasted 18 months, including 6 months in stainless steel; the oak-barrel component used 20% new barrels. Recommended serving range is 11–13°C.
Tasting Notes Delicately pastry-like, with brioche and orange blossom; a lively acidic attack, straight structure, finesse, elegance and refined balance.
Food Pairing Grilled red mullet or vegetables stuffed with crab meat
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2024-2030
Region Chassagne-Montrachet
Soil Calcareous clay
Vine Age 30
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Oak Types Oak
Production Details Sustainable viticulture; 100% manual harvest from a 1.85 ha production area at 230–250 m; 100% whole berries and 24-hour static settling. Maturation lasted 18 months, including 6 months in stainless steel; the oak-barrel component used 20% new barrels. Recommended serving range is 11–13°C.
Tasting Notes Complex and intense, with ripe pear and peach, hawthorn and acacia; ample, silky and generously textured on the palate.
Food Pairing Salmon-roe blinis or green asparagus with Parmesan
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2023-2029
Region Chassagne-Montrachet
Soil Calcareous clay
Vine Age 30
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Oak Details 25% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak25%
Oak Types Oak
Production Details Sustainable viticulture; 100% manual harvest from a 1.85 ha production area at 230–250 m; 100% whole berries and 24-hour static settling. Maturation lasted 17 months, including 5 months in stainless steel; the oak-barrel component used 25% new barrels. Recommended serving range is 11–13°C.
Tasting Notes White flowers and fresh butter, developing honey or ripe-pear notes with age; full, ample and concentrated on the palate.
Food Pairing Grilled red mullet or vegetables stuffed with crab meat
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2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2022-2028
Region Chassagne-Montrachet
Soil Calcareous clay
Vine Age 30
Pressing Method Immediate, Gentle Pneumatic Pressing
Oak Details 25% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak25%
Oak Types Oak
Production Details Sustainable viticulture; 100% manual harvest from a 1.85 ha production area at 230–250 m; 100% whole berries. Maturation lasted 16 months, including 4 months in stainless steel; the oak-barrel component used 25% new barrels. Recommended serving range is 11–13°C.
Tasting Notes White flowers and fresh butter, developing honey or ripe-pear notes with age; full and concentrated on the palate.
Food Pairing Grilled red mullet or vegetables stuffed with crab meat
Producer Information
Website
Address
Place du Monument, 21190 Puligny-Montrachet, France
Phone
+33 3 80 21 37 65
Owner
Leflaive family
Cellarmaster
Frédéric Milan