2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2025-2032
Region Meursault
Soil Calcareous clay; traditional clay-limestone soil that is stonier and shallower in the upper part
Orientation North-Facing
Vine Age 32
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Oak Types Oak
Production Details HVE 3 viticulture; 100% manual harvest; production area 10.25 ha; elevation 240–260 m; 100% whole grapes; 24-hour static settling; alcoholic and malolactic fermentations in oak barrels; maturation for 18 months, including 6 months in stainless-steel tank; 100% oak barrels, including 20% new oak; recommended serving temperature 11–13°C.
Tasting Notes Dried fruit and yeast-bark aromas; complex, tense palate with an elegant, refined structure
Food Pairing Fregola Sarda risotto with prawns and citrus compote; poached Bresse poultry with supreme sauce and horns of plenty mushrooms
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2024-2030
Region Meursault
Soil Calcareous clay; rocky and shallower in the upper part
Orientation North-East
Vine Age 32
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Oak Types Oak
Production Details HVE 3 viticulture; 100% manual harvest; production area 10.25 ha; elevation 240–260 m; 100% whole grapes; 24-hour static settling; alcoholic and malolactic fermentations in oak barrels; maturation for 18 months, including 6 months in stainless-steel tank; 100% oak barrels, including 20% new oak; recommended serving temperature 11–13°C.
Tasting Notes Vanilla pod and citrus zest; long, chalky finish with a delicate, persistent mineral impression
Food Pairing Fregola Sarda risotto with prawns and citrus compote; poached Bresse poultry with supreme sauce and horns of plenty mushrooms
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2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2024-2030
Region Meursault
Soil Calcareous clay; rocky and shallower in the upper part
Orientation North-East
Harvest Dates Harvest began on 20 September 2021
Vine Age 32
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Oak Types Oak
Production Details HVE 3 viticulture; 100% manual harvest; production area 10.25 ha; elevation 240–260 m; 100% whole grapes; 24-hour static settling; alcoholic and malolactic fermentations in oak barrels; maturation for 18 months, including 6 months in stainless-steel tank; 100% oak barrels, including 10% new oak; recommended serving temperature 11–13°C.
Tasting Notes Pastry, vanilla and orangette aromas; substantial palate with length and a saline finish
Food Pairing Fregola Sarda risotto with prawns and citrus compote; poached Bresse poultry with supreme sauce and horns of plenty mushrooms
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2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2023-2029
Region Meursault
Soil Calcareous clay; rocky and shallower in the upper part
Orientation North-East
Harvest Dates Harvest took place entirely during August 2020
Vine Age 30
Pressing Method Immediate Gentle Pressing With A Pneumatic Press
Oak Types Oak
Production Details Organic cultivation, not certified; 100% manual harvest; production area 10.25 ha; elevation 240–260 m; immediate gentle pneumatic pressing of 100% whole grapes; maturation for 17 months, including 5 months in stainless-steel tank; 100% oak barrels, including 20% new oak; recommended serving temperature 11–13°C.
Tasting Notes Tense, sappy and balanced, with pronounced acidity
Food Pairing Fregola Sarda risotto with prawns and citrus compote; poached Bresse poultry with supreme sauce and horns of plenty mushrooms
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2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2022-2028
Region Meursault
Soil Calcareous clay; rocky and shallower in the upper part
Orientation North-East
Vine Age 30
Pressing Method Immediate Gentle Pressing With A Pneumatic Press
Oak Types Oak
Production Details Organic cultivation, not certified; 100% manual harvest; production area 10.25 ha; elevation 240–260 m; immediate gentle pneumatic pressing of 100% crushed grapes; maturation for 17 months, including 5 months in stainless-steel tank; 100% oak barrels, including 22% new oak; recommended serving temperature 11–13°C.
Tasting Notes Tense, sappy and energetic, with pronounced acidity and balance
Food Pairing Fregola Sarda risotto with prawns and citrus compote; poached Bresse poultry with supreme sauce and horns of plenty mushrooms
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2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2021-2027
Region Meursault
Soil Calcareous clay; rocky and shallower in the upper part
Orientation North-East
Harvest Dates 27 August-15 September 2018
Vine Age 28
Pressing Method Immediate Gentle Pressing With A Pneumatic Press
Oak Types Oak
Production Details Organic cultivation, not certified; 100% manual harvest; production area 10.25 ha; elevation 240–260 m; immediate gentle pneumatic pressing of 100% crushed grapes; maturation for 17 months, including 5 months in stainless-steel tank; 100% oak barrels, including 25% new oak; recommended serving temperature 11–13°C.
Tasting Notes Tense, sappy and energetic, with pronounced acidity and balance
Food Pairing Fregola Sarda risotto with prawns and citrus compote; poached Bresse poultry with supreme sauce and horns of plenty mushrooms
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2017 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2021-2024
Region Meursault
Soil Calcareous clay; rocky and shallower in the upper part
Orientation North-East
Harvest Dates Beginning of September 2017
Vine Age 27
Pressing Method Immediate Gentle Pressing With A Pneumatic Press
Oak Types Oak
Production Details Organic cultivation, not certified; 100% manual harvest; production area 10.25 ha; elevation 240–260 m; immediate gentle pneumatic pressing of 100% crushed grapes; maturation for 16 months, including 4 months in stainless-steel tank; 100% oak barrels, including 20% new oak; recommended serving temperature 11–13°C.
Tasting Notes Tense, sappy and balanced, with pronounced acidity
Food Pairing Fregola Sarda risotto with prawns and citrus compote; poached Bresse poultry with supreme sauce and horns of plenty mushrooms
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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