2024 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2027-2036
Classification Meursault Premier Cru
Region Meursault
Soil Calcareous clay
Estate Grown Yes
Vine Age 26
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Oak Types Oak
Production Details Estate vineyard in Blagny, immediately adjoining Meursault Perrières Dessus; production area 5.03 ha and altitude 300–350 m. HVE Level 3 viticulture and 100% manual harvesting. The whole grapes undergo 24-hour static settling, followed by alcoholic and malolactic fermentations in oak barrels. Maturation lasts 18 months, including 6 months in stainless steel; the barrel program is 100% oak, with 25% new oak and 228, 350 or 450 L formats. Recommended serving temperature is 12–14°C.
Tasting Notes Elegant aromas of white flowers and citrus; a fresh, bright palate marked by lemon zest and a mouthwatering character.
Food Pairing Oysters or poultry in onion sauce
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2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2026-2035
Classification Meursault Premier Cru
Region Meursault
Soil Calcareous clay
Estate Grown Yes
Vine Age 26
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Oak Types Oak
Production Details Estate vineyard in Blagny, immediately adjoining Meursault Perrières Dessus; production area 5.03 ha and altitude 300–350 m. HVE Level 3 viticulture and 100% manual harvesting. The whole grapes undergo 24-hour static settling, followed by alcoholic and malolactic fermentations in oak barrels. Maturation lasts 18 months, including 6 months in stainless steel; the barrel program is 100% oak with 25% new oak. Recommended serving temperature is 12–14°C.
Tasting Notes Floral and poised, with an elegant nose, harmonious structured palate, broad intense finish and fine persistence.
Food Pairing Crayfish quenelles with Nantua sauce, or seared scallops with buttered chestnut shavings and thyme
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2025-2030
Classification Meursault Premier Cru
Region Meursault
Soil Calcareous clay
Harvest Dates Entirely during August 2020
Estate Grown Yes
Vine Age 26
Pressing Method Immediate, Careful Pneumatic Pressing
Oak Types Oak
Production Details Estate plot adjoining Meursault Perrières Dessus in Blagny; production area 5.03 ha and altitude 300–350 m. HVE Level 3 viticulture and 100% manual harvesting. The grapes were 100% crushed and immediately pressed with a pneumatic press. Maturation lasted 15 months, including 4 months in stainless steel; the barrel program was 100% oak with 25% new oak. Recommended serving temperature is 12–14°C.
Tasting Notes Green-gold color with aromas of honey and spices.
Food Pairing Grilled seafood such as prawns, foie gras, or blue cheese
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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