2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2026-2035
Classification Meursault Premier Cru
Region Meursault
Soil Limestone; brittle limestone fractured into shallow, Flat, Well-draining gravel (laves)
Orientation South / South-East
Vine Age 38
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Oak Details 25% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak25%
Production Details A single vineyard planted in 1985, farmed sustainably and harvested 100% manually. The 100% whole-grape lot underwent 24-hour static settling, alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in oak barrels, and 18 months of maturation, including 6 months in stainless steel; maturation otherwise used 100% oak barrels. Production area was 1.03 ha, elevation 280–300 m, and recommended serving temperature 12–14°C.
Tasting Notes Verbena, cinnamon and pastry richness; round, generous, warm and elegant
Food Pairing Spiced free-range guinea fowl with mashed potatoes, veal blanquette, or L’Ami du Chambertin cheese
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2026-2031
Classification Meursault Premier Cru
Region Meursault
Soil Limestone; brittle limestone fractured into shallow, Flat, Well-draining gravel (laves)
Orientation South / South-East
Vine Age 37
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Oak Details 25% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak25%
Production Details A single vineyard planted in 1985, farmed sustainably and harvested 100% manually. The 100% whole-grape lot underwent 24-hour static settling, alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in oak barrels, and 18 months of maturation, including 6 months in stainless steel; maturation otherwise used 100% oak barrels. Production area was 1.03 ha, elevation 280–300 m, and recommended serving temperature 12–14°C.
Tasting Notes Open and expressive; peach and other stone fruit, eucalyptus and liquorice, with fullness and a sapid finish
Food Pairing Spiced free-range guinea fowl with mashed potatoes, veal blanquette, or L’Ami du Chambertin cheese
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2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2026-2031
Classification Meursault Premier Cru
Region Meursault
Soil Limestone; fractured limestone forming shallow, Highly draining laves
Orientation South / South-East
Harvest Dates Harvest began 20 September 2021
Vine Age 36
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Oak Details 10% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak10%
Production Details A single vineyard planted in 1985, sustainably farmed and harvested 100% manually. The 100% whole-grape lot underwent 24-hour static settling, alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in oak barrels, and 18 months of maturation, including 6 months assembled in bulk; maturation otherwise used 100% barrels. Vineyard area was 1.03 ha, elevation 280–300 m, and recommended serving temperature 12–14°C.
Tasting Notes Explosive and expressive; cocoa bean, liquorice and chestnut, with generous fragrance, fullness and a sapid finish
Food Pairing Spiced free-range guinea fowl with mashed potatoes, veal blanquette, or L’Ami du Chambertin cheese
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2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Classification Meursault Premier Cru
Region Meursault
Soil Limestone; brittle limestone fractured into shallow, Flat, Well-draining gravel (laves)
Orientation South / South-East
Harvest Dates Harvest took place entirely during August 2020
Pressing Method Whole Grapes Were Immediately And Gently Pressed With A Pneumatic Press
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Production Details A single vineyard planted in 1985, sustainably farmed and harvested 100% manually. The wine matured for 16 months, including 5 months assembled in stainless steel, with the remaining maturation in 100% oak barrels. Production area was 1.03 ha, elevation 280–300 m, and recommended serving temperature 12–14°C.
Tasting Notes Stone and flint; delicate structure with strong aging potential
2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2024-2029
Classification Meursault Premier Cru
Region Meursault
Soil Limestone; brittle limestone fractured into shallow, Flat, Well-draining gravel (laves)
Orientation South / South-East
Vine Age 34
Pressing Method Grapes Were Immediately And Gently Pressed With A Pneumatic Press After Arrival At The Cellar
Production Details A single vineyard planted in 1985, sustainably farmed and harvested 100% manually. The lot is described as 100% crushed grapes. The wine matured for 17 months, including 5 months assembled in stainless steel, with the remaining maturation in 100% oak barrels described by the producer as one-vintage barrels. Production area was 1.03 ha, elevation 280–300 m, and recommended serving temperature 12–14°C.
Tasting Notes Stone and flint; delicate structure with strong aging potential
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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