Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest shop price | 2023 / 750ml | ≈ $107.68Original CHF 89.00 | topwines.ch ↗ |
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2025-2032
Region Meursault
Soil Deep brown limestone with clay on the lower portion; stonier and shallower on the upper portion; described as calcareous clay.
Orientation North-East
Sites Vineyards from Vireuils Dessus and Vireuils Dessous.
Vine Age 60
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Production Details Sustainably cultivated and harvested 100% manually from a stated 16.05 ha production area at 300–350 m. Whole berries were used; the must received 24 hours of static settling, followed by alcoholic and malolactic fermentations in oak barrels. Maturation lasted 18 months, including 6 months in stainless steel; barrels represented 100% of the oak regime, with 20% new oak. Recommended serving temperature is 11–13°C.
Tasting Notes Citron, caramel, freshness, richness and an unctuous, substantial texture.
Food Pairing Sole meunière with spring vegetables; langoustines with orange and vegetable tagliatelle; or Pâté Pantin.
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2024-2030
Region Meursault
Soil Brown limestone, Varying in stoniness; described as calcareous clay.
Sites Vineyards from Vireuils Dessus and Vireuils Dessous.
Vine Age 41
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Production Details Sustainably cultivated and harvested 100% manually from a stated 16.05 ha production area at 300–350 m. Whole berries were used; the must received 24 hours of static settling, followed by alcoholic and malolactic fermentations in oak barrels. Maturation lasted 18 months, including 6 months in stainless steel; barrels represented 100% of the oak regime, with 20% new oak. Recommended serving temperature is 11–13°C.
Tasting Notes Lemon, yellow grapefruit, elegance, freshness and minerality.
Food Pairing Sole meunière with spring vegetables; langoustines with orange and vegetable tagliatelle; or Pâté Pantin.
Sources: olivier-leflaive.com ↗ · Compare this vintage
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2024-2030
Region Meursault
Soil Brown limestone, Varying in stoniness; described as clay-limestone.
Harvest Dates Harvest began on 20 September 2021.
Sites Vineyards from Vireuils Dessus and Vireuils Dessous.
Vine Age 41
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Production Details Sustainably cultivated and harvested 100% manually from a stated 16.05 ha production area at 300–350 m. Whole berries received 24 hours of static settling before alcoholic and malolactic fermentations in oak barrels. Maturation lasted 18 months, including 6 months of bulk blending; barrels represented 100% of the oak regime, with 10% new oak. Recommended serving temperature is 11–13°C.
Tasting Notes White citrus, aromatic purity, freshness and a lively palate.
Food Pairing Sole meunière with spring vegetables; langoustines with orange and vegetable tagliatelle; or Pâté Pantin.
Sources: olivier-leflaive.com ↗ · Compare this vintage
2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2022-2028
Region Meursault
Soil Brown limestone, Varying in stoniness; described as calcareous clay.
Sites Vineyards from Vireuils Dessus and Vireuils Dessous.
Vine Age 41
Pressing Method Immediate Gentle Pressing With A Pneumatic Press.
Production Details Sustainably cultivated and harvested 100% manually from a stated 16.05 ha production area at 300–350 m. Whole berries were immediately and gently pneumatically pressed. Maturation lasted 17 months, including 6 months in stainless steel; barrels represented 100% of the oak regime, with 18% new oak. Recommended serving temperature is 11–13°C.
Tasting Notes Toasted bread, honey, complexity and full-bodied character.
Food Pairing Fattened chicken in cream sauce or Époisses cheese.
Sources: olivier-leflaive.com ↗ · Compare this vintage
2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2021-2027
Region Meursault
Soil Brown limestone, Varying in stoniness; described as clay-limestone.
Harvest Dates 27 August-15 September 2018
Sites Vineyards from Vireuils Dessus and Vireuils Dessous.
Vine Age 41
Pressing Method Immediate Gentle Pressing With Pneumatic Presses.
Production Details Sustainably cultivated and harvested 100% manually from a stated 16.05 ha production area at 300–350 m. Crushed grapes were immediately and gently pneumatically pressed. Maturation lasted 17 months, including 5 months of bulk blending; barrels represented 100% of the oak regime, with 22% new oak. Recommended serving temperature is 11–13°C.
Tasting Notes Complex and full-bodied aromatic profile.
Food Pairing Creamed poularde or Époisses cheese.
Sources: olivier-leflaive.com ↗ · Compare this vintage
2017 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2021-2024
Region Meursault
Soil Brown limestone, Varying in stoniness; described as calcareous clay.
Harvest Dates Harvest took place at the beginning of September 2017.
Sites Vineyards from Vireuils Dessus and Vireuils Dessous.
Vine Age 41
Pressing Method Immediate Gentle Pressing With A Pneumatic Press.
Production Details Sustainably cultivated and harvested 100% manually from a stated 16.05 ha production area at 300–350 m. Crushed grapes were immediately and gently pneumatically pressed. Maturation lasted 12 months, including 5 months in stainless steel; barrels represented 100% of the oak regime, with 25% new oak. Recommended serving temperature is 11–13°C.
Tasting Notes Toasted bread, honey, complexity and full-bodied character.
Food Pairing Fattened chicken in cream sauce or Époisses cheese.
Sources: olivier-leflaive.com ↗ · Compare this vintage
Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop price | 2023 / 750ml | ≈ $107.68Original CHF 89.00 | topwines.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2019 / 1500ml | ≈ $226.24Original CHF 187.00 | topwines.ch ↗ |
Producer Information
Website
Address
Place du Monument, 21190 Puligny-Montrachet, France
Phone
+33 3 80 21 37 65
Owner
Leflaive family
Cellarmaster
Frédéric Milan