2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2025-2032
Region Chassagne-Montrachet
Soil Calcareous clay
Sites One estate vineyard planted in 1952 and an adjacent neighboring parcel
Vine Age 65
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels for alcoholic and malolactic fermentations
Pressing Method 100% Whole Grapes
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Oak Types French oak
Vegetarian Yes
Production Details Sustainable viticulture and 100% manual harvesting; stated production area 8.4 ha at 230–250 m; 24-hour static settling; 18 months maturation, including 6 months in stainless steel; 100% oak-barrel ageing with 20% new oak. Alliance specifies 12 months in French oak followed by 6 months in stainless steel. Recommended serving range is 11–13°C.
Tasting Notes Producer tasting note: flint, slight reduction, pronounced minerality, verticality, tension, freshness, depth and precision
Food Pairing Green-asparagus and bacon risotto
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2024-2030
Region Chassagne-Montrachet
Soil Calcareous clay
Sites One estate vineyard planted in 1952 and an adjacent neighboring parcel
Vine Age 65
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels for alcoholic and malolactic fermentations
Pressing Method 100% Whole Grapes
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Production Details Sustainable viticulture and 100% manual harvesting; maximum authorized yield 57 hl/ha (not the wine's actual vineyard yield); stated production area 8.4 ha at 230–250 m; 24-hour static settling; 18 months maturation, including 6 months in stainless steel; 100% oak-barrel ageing with 20% new oak; recommended serving range 11–13°C.
Tasting Notes Producer tasting note: mineral flint character, palate tension, a chewy texture and fresh-almond accents on the finish
Food Pairing Veal tenderloin or creamy scallops
Critics Ratings 94
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2024-2030
Region Chassagne-Montrachet
Soil Calcareous clay
Harvest Dates Harvest began on 2021-09-20
Sites One estate vineyard planted in 1952 and an adjacent neighboring parcel
Vine Age 65
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels for alcoholic and malolactic fermentations
Pressing Method 100% Whole Grapes
Production Details Sustainable viticulture and 100% manual harvesting; maximum authorized yield 57 hl/ha (not the wine's actual vineyard yield); stated production area 8.4 ha at 230–250 m; 24-hour static settling; 18 months maturation; recommended serving range 11–13°C. The disputed new-oak percentage and final six-month vessel were withheld because the producer's language versions conflict.
Tasting Notes Producer tasting note: fresh and punchy, with green apple, citrus fruit and palate tension
Food Pairing Veal tenderloin or creamy scallops
Producer Information
Website
Address
Place du Monument, 21190 Puligny-Montrachet, France
Phone
+33 3 80 21 37 65
Owner
Leflaive family
Cellarmaster
Frédéric Milan