2024 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Classification Grand Cru
Region Montrachet
Soil Clay-limestone
Harvest Dates Harvest began in Puligny on 16 September 2024
Vine Age Planted in 1960
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Pressing Method Long, Gentle Pneumatic Pressing
Oak Types Oak
Production Details The 0.08-ha parcel was farmed biodynamically and hand-harvested with grape sorting. After pressing, the juice settled for 24 hours before racking and transfer to barrels. Élevage comprised 12 months in barrel on lees followed by approximately 10 months in stainless steel on fine lees; fining was possible and light filtration was used if necessary. The modest 2024 crop was approximately half the size of the abundant 2023 crop, while the remaining bunches were reported in sound sanitary condition.
2023 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Classification Grand Cru
Region Montrachet
Soil Clay-limestone
Harvest Dates Harvest began on 29 August 2023 with a reduced team; harvesting accelerated from 2 September
Vine Age Planted in 1960
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Pressing Method Long, Gentle Pneumatic Pressing
Oak Types Oak
Production Details The 0.08-ha parcel was farmed biodynamically and hand-harvested with grape sorting. After pressing, the juice settled for 24 hours before racking and transfer to barrels. Élevage comprised 12 months in barrel on lees followed by approximately 10 months in stainless steel on fine lees; fining was possible and light filtration was used if necessary. Because of heat during harvest, Domaine Leflaive stopped picking at 14:00, while parcels were allowed differing additional maturation time according to load and age.
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2022 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Classification Grand Cru
Region Montrachet
Soil Clay-limestone
Harvest Dates Harvest began on 25 August 2022
Vine Age Planted in 1960
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Pressing Method Long, Gentle Pneumatic Pressing
Oak Types Oak
Production Details The 0.08-ha parcel was farmed biodynamically and hand-harvested with grape sorting. After pressing, the juice settled for 24 hours before racking and transfer to barrels. Élevage comprised 12 months in barrel on lees followed by approximately 10 months in stainless steel on fine lees; fining was possible and light filtration was used if necessary. The 2022 harvest inaugurated the producer's new Rue de l’Église winery, which facilitated faster grape reception while retaining long pressing cycles.
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2021 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Classification Grand Cru
Region Montrachet
Soil Clay-limestone
Harvest Dates Harvest began on 22 September 2021 and lasted eight days
Vine Age Planted in 1960
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Pressing Method Long, Gentle Pneumatic Pressing
Oak Types Oak
Production Details The 0.08-ha parcel was farmed biodynamically and hand-harvested with grape sorting. After pressing, the juice settled for 24 hours before racking and transfer to barrels. Élevage comprised 12 months in barrel on lees followed by approximately 10 months in stainless steel on fine lees; fining was possible and light filtration was used if necessary. The producer describes 2021 as approximately a half crop and reports grape maturity at 12.5 degrees; this is grape-harvest context and not a finished-wine alcohol measurement.
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2020 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Classification Grand Cru
Region Montrachet
Soil Clay-limestone
Harvest Dates Harvest began in Puligny on 20 August 2020
Vine Age Planted in 1960
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Pressing Method Long, Gentle Pneumatic Pressing
Oak Types Oak
Production Details The 0.08-ha parcel was farmed biodynamically and hand-harvested with grape sorting. After pressing, the juice settled for 24 hours before racking and transfer to barrels. Élevage comprised 12 months in barrel on lees followed by approximately 10 months in stainless steel on fine lees; fining was possible and light filtration was used if necessary. The harvested grapes were reported in excellent condition, with plentiful juice and fruity aromas.
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2019 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Classification Grand Cru
Region Montrachet
Soil Clay-limestone
Harvest Dates Harvest began on 11 September 2019
Vine Age Planted in 1960
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Pressing Method Long, Gentle Pneumatic Pressing
Oak Types Oak
Production Details The 0.08-ha parcel was farmed biodynamically and hand-harvested with grape sorting. After pressing, the juice settled for 24 hours before racking and transfer to barrels. Élevage comprised 12 months in barrel on lees followed by approximately 10 months in stainless steel on fine lees; fining was possible and light filtration was used if necessary.
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Place Pasquier de la Fontaine, 21190 Puligny-Montrachet, France
Phone
+33 3 80 21 30 13
Email
Owner
Brice de La Morandière
Cellarmaster
Amandine Brillanceau