2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2025-2032
Region Meursault
Soil Calcareous clay
Sites Blend of 10 to 15 different complementary plots
Vine Age 40
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Production Details Sustainably farmed and harvested entirely by hand. The vineyards lie at 250–300 m. Whole grapes are used, followed by 24 hours of static settling. Maturation lasts 18 months, including 6 months in stainless steel; the barrel component is entirely oak, with 20% new oak. Recommended serving temperature is 11–13°C.
Tasting Notes Ample and generous, with broad texture, subtle ginger-like spice and a broad, melting, persistent finish
Food Pairing Low-temperature cod with herb beurre blanc and seasonal vegetables; crispy poultry; porcini risotto; Soumaintrain or Cîteaux cheese
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2024-2030
Region Meursault
Soil Calcareous clay
Sites Blend of 15 to 20 different complementary plots
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Production Details Sustainably farmed and harvested entirely by hand; average vine age is stated as 35–40 years and elevation as 250–300 m. Whole grapes receive 24 hours of static settling. Maturation lasts 18 months, including 6 months in stainless steel; the barrel component is entirely oak, with 20% new oak. Recommended serving temperature is 11–13°C.
Tasting Notes Almond, acacia and citrus aromas; a precise attack with lemon, freshness and balanced structure
Food Pairing Low-temperature cod with herb beurre blanc and seasonal vegetables; crispy poultry; porcini risotto; Soumaintrain or Cîteaux cheese
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2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2024-2030
Region Meursault
Soil Calcareous clay
Harvest Dates Harvest began on 2021-09-20
Sites Blend of 15 to 20 different complementary plots
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Production Details Sustainably farmed and harvested entirely by hand; average vine age is stated as 35–40 years and elevation as 250–300 m. Whole grapes receive 24 hours of static settling. Maturation lasts 18 months, including 6 months in stainless steel; the barrel component is entirely oak, with 10% new oak. Recommended serving temperature is 11–13°C.
Tasting Notes Ample, fleshy and generous, with ripe citrus, mandarin and spice plus a chalky mineral finish
Food Pairing Low-temperature cod with herb beurre blanc and seasonal vegetables; crispy poultry; porcini risotto; Soumaintrain or Cîteaux cheese
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2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2023-2029
Region Meursault
Soil Calcareous clay
Sites Blend of 15 to 20 different complementary plots
Pressing Method Immediately And Carefully Pressed With A Pneumatic Press
Production Details Sustainably farmed and harvested entirely by hand; average vine age is stated as 35–40 years and elevation as 250–300 m. The harvest took place entirely during August 2020, and whole grapes were used. Maturation lasted 13 months, including 5 months in stainless steel; the barrel component was entirely oak, with 20% new oak. Recommended serving temperature is 11–13°C.
Tasting Notes Almond, hazelnut and apple aromas, balancing smoothness with freshness
Food Pairing Grilled seafood or seafood in sauce, including prawns and lobster
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2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2022-2028
Region Meursault
Soil Calcareous clay
Sites Blend of 15 to 20 different complementary plots
Pressing Method Immediately And Carefully Pressed With A Pneumatic Press
Production Details Sustainably farmed and harvested entirely by hand; average vine age is stated as 35–40 years and elevation as 250–300 m. Grapes were fully crushed. Maturation lasted 17 months, including 5 months in stainless steel; the barrel component was entirely oak, with 22% new oak. Recommended serving temperature is 11–13°C.
Tasting Notes Almond, hazelnut and apple aromas, balancing smoothness with freshness
Food Pairing Grilled seafood or seafood in sauce, including prawns and lobster
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2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2021-2027
Region Meursault
Soil Calcareous clay
Harvest Dates 27 Aug 2018 to 15 Sep 2018
Sites Blend of 15 to 20 different complementary plots
Pressing Method Immediately And Carefully Pressed With A Pneumatic Press
Production Details Sustainably farmed and harvested entirely by hand; average vine age is stated as 35–40 years and elevation as 250–300 m. Processing used 50% crushed grapes and 50% whole grapes. Maturation lasted 17 months, including 5 months in stainless steel; the barrel component was entirely oak, with 20% new oak. Recommended serving temperature is 11–13°C.
Tasting Notes Almond, hazelnut and apple aromas, balancing smoothness with freshness
Food Pairing Grilled seafood or seafood in sauce, including prawns and lobster
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2017 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2021-2024
Region Meursault
Soil Calcareous clay
Sites Blend of 15 to 20 different complementary plots
Pressing Method Immediately And Carefully Pressed With A Pneumatic Press
Production Details Sustainably farmed and harvested entirely by hand; average vine age is stated as 35–40 years and elevation as 250–300 m. Grapes were fully crushed. Maturation lasted 12 months, including 4 months in stainless steel; the barrel component was entirely oak, with 20% new oak. Recommended serving temperature is 11–13°C.
Tasting Notes Almond, hazelnut and apple aromas, balancing smoothness with freshness
Food Pairing Grilled seafood or seafood in sauce, including prawns and lobster
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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