2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2025-2032
Region Meursault
Soil Calcareous clay
Orientation Due East
Vine Age 36
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Production Details Sustainably farmed and harvested 100% manually. The producer lists a 250–300 m elevation and 18.35 ha production area; its plot is in Clous Dessus, bordering Tillets. Vinification used 100% whole grapes, 24-hour static settling, and alcoholic and malolactic fermentations in oak barrels. Maturation lasted 18 months, including 6 months in stainless steel. Recommended serving temperature is 11–13°C.
Tasting Notes Fine, delicate hazelnut nose; frank and direct palate combining simplicity and precision.
Food Pairing Roasted parsnips
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2024-2030
Region Meursault
Soil Calcareous clay
Orientation Due East
Vine Age 36
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Production Details Sustainably farmed and harvested 100% manually. The producer lists a 250–300 m elevation and 18.35 ha production area. Vinification used 100% whole grapes, 24-hour static settling, and alcoholic and malolactic fermentations in oak barrels. Maturation lasted 18 months, including 6 months in stainless steel. Recommended serving temperature is 11–13°C.
Tasting Notes Initially discreet nose developing toasted-almond and citrus aromas; salivating, invigorating attack with rich, enveloping texture and depth.
Food Pairing Langoustine bisque, semi-cooked foie gras, or Époisses
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2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2023-2029
Region Meursault
Soil Calcareous clay
Orientation Due East
Vine Age 36
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Production Details Sustainably farmed and harvested 100% manually. The producer lists a 250–300 m elevation and 18.35 ha production area. Vinification used 100% whole grapes, 24-hour static settling, and alcoholic and malolactic fermentations in oak barrels. Maturation lasted 16 months, including 5 months in stainless steel. Recommended serving temperature is 11–13°C.
Tasting Notes Almond, hazelnut and apple aromas, with a palate balancing smoothness and freshness.
Food Pairing Poultry in white sauce and blue cheese
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2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2022-2028
Region Meursault
Soil Calcareous clay
Orientation Due East
Vine Age 36
Pressing Method Immediate, Careful Pneumatic Pressing On Arrival At The Cellar
Oak Details 18% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak18%
Production Details Sustainably farmed and harvested 100% manually. The producer lists a 250–300 m elevation and 18.35 ha production area. The fruit was 100% crushed and immediately pressed pneumatically. Maturation lasted 17 months, including 5 months in stainless steel; the barrel phase used oak, 18% new. Recommended serving temperature is 11–13°C.
Tasting Notes Almond, hazelnut and apple aromas, with a palate balancing smoothness and freshness.
Food Pairing Poultry in white sauce and blue cheese
2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2021-2027
Region Meursault
Soil Calcareous clay
Orientation Due East
Harvest Dates 27 Aug 2018 to 15 Sep 2018
Vine Age 36
Pressing Method Immediate, Careful Pneumatic Pressing On Arrival At The Cellar
Oak Details 25% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak25%
Production Details Sustainably farmed and harvested 100% manually. The producer lists a 250–300 m elevation and 18.35 ha production area. The fruit was 100% crushed and immediately pressed pneumatically. Maturation lasted 17 months, including 5 months in stainless steel; the barrel phase used oak, 25% new. Recommended serving temperature is 11–13°C.
Tasting Notes Almond, hazelnut and apple aromas, with a palate balancing smoothness and freshness.
Food Pairing Poultry in white sauce and blue cheese
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2017 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2021-2024
Region Meursault
Soil Calcareous clay
Orientation Due East
Vine Age 36
Pressing Method Immediate, Careful Pneumatic Pressing On Arrival At The Cellar
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Production Details Sustainably farmed and harvested 100% manually. The producer lists a 250–300 m elevation and 18.35 ha production area. Vinification used 100% whole berries followed by immediate pneumatic pressing. Maturation lasted 16 months, including 4 months in stainless steel; the barrel phase used oak, 20% new. Recommended serving temperature is 11–13°C.
Tasting Notes Almond, hazelnut and apple aromas, with a palate balancing smoothness and freshness.
Food Pairing Poultry in white sauce and 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