2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2026-2035
Classification Grand Cru
Region Chevalier-Montrachet
Soil Limestone marls
Slope 20.0°
Estate Grown Yes
Sites Single estate plot in Puligny-Montrachet, planted in 1974
Vine Age 49
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Oak Details 10% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak10%
Production Details HVE Level 3 farming; 100% manual harvest; 100% whole berries; 24-hour static settling; alcoholic and malolactic fermentations in oak barrels. Maturation is listed as 18 months, including 6 months in stainless steel, with a 100% oak-barrel program including 10% new oak. Site altitude is given as 250–300 m, and serving temperature as 12–14°C.
Tasting Notes Delicate floral bouquet, subtle fern, vibrant freshness, tension, balance, refinement and aromatic complexity
Food Pairing Puff-pastry pork tenderloin with new potatoes
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2026-2035
Classification Grand Cru
Region Chevalier-Montrachet
Soil Limestone marls
Slope 20.0°
Estate Grown Yes
Sites Single estate plot in Puligny-Montrachet, planted in 1974
Vine Age 48
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Oak Details 25% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak25%
Production Details HVE Level 3 farming; 100% manual harvest; 100% whole grapes; 24-hour static settling; alcoholic and malolactic fermentations in oak barrels. Maturation is listed as 18 months, including 6 months in stainless steel, with a 100% oak-barrel program including 25% new oak. Site altitude is 250–300 m; serving temperature is 12–14°C.
Tasting Notes Vine peach, white flowers, airy palate, controlled acidity and a limestone-accented finish
Food Pairing Foie gras, lobster or roasted sweetbreads with a buttery cream sauce
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2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2026-2035
Classification Grand Cru
Region Chevalier-Montrachet
Soil Limestone marls
Slope 20.0°
Estate Grown Yes
Sites Single estate plot in Puligny-Montrachet
Vine Age 47
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Oak Details 10% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak10%
Production Details HVE Level 3 farming; 100% manual harvest; 100% whole berries; 24-hour static settling; alcoholic and malolactic fermentations in oak barrels. Maturation is listed as 18 months, including 6 months in stainless steel, with a 100% oak-barrel program including 10% new oak. The producer's vintage overview says harvest began on 20 September; site altitude is 250–300 m and serving temperature is 12–14°C.
Tasting Notes Soft floral nose, supple and elegant attack, fine-grained texture and depth
Food Pairing Foie gras, lobster or roasted sweetbreads with a buttery cream sauce
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2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2025-2030
Classification Grand Cru
Region Chevalier-Montrachet
Soil Limestone marls
Slope 20.0°
Estate Grown Yes
Sites Single estate plot in Puligny-Montrachet
Vine Age 46
Pressing Method Immediate Gentle Pneumatic Pressing
Oak Details 100% Second Fill Oak
Second Fill Oak100%
Used Oak Only Yes
Production Details HVE Level 3 farming; 100% manual harvest; immediate gentle pneumatic pressing of 100% whole berries. Maturation is listed as 20 months, including 6 months in stainless steel, with 100% one-vintage-old oak barrels. The producer's vintage overview says the harvest occurred entirely during August; site altitude is 250–300 m and serving temperature is 12–14°C.
Tasting Notes Powerful yet delicate texture, richness, tension, balance and a mineral expression
Food Pairing Grilled lobster or scallops
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2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2024-2029
Classification Grand Cru
Region Chevalier-Montrachet
Soil Limestone marls
Slope 20.0°
Estate Grown Yes
Sites Single estate plot in Puligny-Montrachet
Vine Age 45
Pressing Method Immediate Gentle Pneumatic Pressing
Oak Details 100% Second Fill Oak
Second Fill Oak100%
Used Oak Only Yes
Production Details HVE Level 3 farming; 100% manual harvest; immediate gentle pneumatic pressing of 100% whole berries. Maturation is listed as 18 months, including 4 months in stainless steel, with 100% one-vintage-old oak barrels. Site altitude is 250–300 m and serving temperature is 12–14°C.
Tasting Notes Powerful yet delicate texture, richness, tension, balance and mineral character
Food Pairing Grilled lobster or scallops
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2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2023-2028
Classification Grand Cru
Region Chevalier-Montrachet
Soil Limestone marls
Slope 20.0°
Estate Grown Yes
Sites Single estate plot in Puligny-Montrachet
Vine Age 44
Pressing Method Immediate Gentle Pneumatic Pressing
Production Details HVE Level 3 farming; 100% manual harvest; immediate gentle pneumatic pressing of 100% whole berries. Maturation is listed as 17 months, including 2 months in stainless steel, with 100% oak barrels. The producer's general vintage overview says its harvest ran from 27 August to 15 September; site altitude is 250–300 m and serving temperature is 12–14°C.
Tasting Notes Powerful yet delicate texture, richness, tension, balance and mineral character
Food Pairing Grilled lobster or scallops
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2017 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2022-2028
Classification Grand Cru
Region Chevalier-Montrachet
Soil Limestone marls
Slope 20.0°
Estate Grown Yes
Sites Single estate plot in Puligny-Montrachet
Vine Age 43
Pressing Method Immediate Gentle Pneumatic Pressing
Oak Details 100% Second Fill Oak
Second Fill Oak100%
Used Oak Only Yes
Production Details HVE Level 3 farming; 100% manual harvest; immediate gentle pneumatic pressing of 100% whole berries. Maturation is listed as 17 months, including 5 months in stainless steel, with 100% one-vintage-old oak barrels. Site altitude is 250–300 m and serving temperature is 12–14°C.
Tasting Notes Powerful yet delicate texture, richness, tension, balance and mineral character
Food Pairing Grilled lobster or scallops
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2016 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2021-2026
Classification Grand Cru
Region Chevalier-Montrachet
Soil Marly limestone
Slope 20.0°
Estate Grown Yes
Sites Single estate plot in Puligny-Montrachet
Vine Age 42
Pressing Method Immediate Gentle Pneumatic Pressing
Oak Details 30% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak30%
Production Details Non-certified biodynamic farming; 100% manual harvest; immediate gentle pneumatic pressing of 100% whole berries. Maturation is listed as 16 months, including 4 months in stainless steel, with 100% oak barrels including 30% new oak. The page also gives a maximum authorized yield of 45 hl/ha, which is not presented as this vineyard's achieved yield. Site altitude is 250–300 m and serving temperature is 12–14°C.
Tasting Notes Powerful yet delicate texture, richness, tension, balance and mineral character
Food Pairing Grilled lobster or scallops
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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