2024 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2025-2031
Classification Montagny 1er Cru
Region Montagny
Soil Calcareous clay and marl
Sites Bonneveaux, Garchères, Vignes Couland, Vigne sur Le Cloux, Champ Toizeau, Les Macles and Creux de Beaux Champs
Vine Age 50
Production Details Sustainably farmed; 100% manually harvested whole grapes; 24-hour static settling. Maturation lasted 12 months, including 4 months in stainless steel. Vessel allocation was 10% oak casks, 75% oak barrels (the barrel portion included 12% new oak) and 15% stainless-steel vats. The stated altitude is 290–370 m and the recommended serving temperature is 10–12°C.
Tasting Notes Fine, delicate nose with white-flower notes; elegant, restrained palate with a straight structure.
Food Pairing Pike terrine, crayfish gratin or frog legs with parsley.
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2024-2030
Classification Montagny 1er Cru
Region Montagny
Soil Calcareous clay and marl
Sites Bonneveaux, Garchères, Vignes Couland, Vigne sur Le Cloux, Champ Toizeau, Les Macles and Creux de Beaux Champs
Vine Age 50
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Production Details Sustainably farmed; 100% manually harvested whole grapes; 24-hour static settling; alcoholic and malolactic fermentations in oak barrels. Maturation lasted 12 months, including 4 months in stainless steel, with 80% in oak barrels (including 12% new oak) and 20% in stainless-steel vats. The stated altitude is 290–370 m and the recommended serving temperature is 10–12°C.
Tasting Notes Floral and mineral nose; slightly reductive match-like nuance; lively, precise tension and a clean, refreshing finish.
Food Pairing Pike terrine, crayfish gratin or frog legs with parsley.
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2022-2029
Classification Montagny 1er Cru
Region Montagny
Soil Calcareous clay and marl
Harvest Dates Harvest began 20 September 2021
Sites Bonneveaux, Garchères, Vignes Couland, Le Cloux and Champ Toizeau
Vine Age 50
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Production Details Sustainably farmed and 100% manually harvested; 100% whole grapes; 24-hour static settling; alcoholic and malolactic fermentations in oak barrels. Maturation lasted 16 months, including 4 months in stainless steel; the sheet separately specifies 100% oak barrels, including 10% new oak. The stated altitude is 290–370 m and the recommended serving temperature is 10–12°C.
Tasting Notes Sunny, ripe aromas; ample, round and succulent palate; juicy finish with fresh acidity.
Food Pairing Pike terrine, crayfish gratin or frog legs with parsley.
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2011 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Classification Montagny 1er Cru
Region Montagny
Soil Calcareous clay and marl
Sites Bonneveaux, Perrières and Coères
Vine Age 20
Pressing Method Immediate Gentle Pneumatic Pressing On Arrival At The Cellar
Production Details Sustainably farmed; harvest was 70% manual and 30% mechanical. Grapes were immediately and gently pneumatically pressed. Maturation lasted 11 months, including 3 months in stainless steel, with 30% in stainless steel and 70% in oak barrels, including 10% new oak. Fining and light membrane filtration were used. The stated altitude is 250–300 m, the recommended serving temperature is 10–12°C, and the producer describes the wine as fresh and attractive during its first 2–3 years with aging potential up to 7 years.
Tasting Notes Full and round palate with mineral, spice and hazelnut notes.
Food Pairing Goat cheeses, Beaufort, Comté, Emmental or Saint-Paulin.
Producer Information
Website
Address
Place du Monument, 21190 Puligny-Montrachet, France
Phone
+33 3 80 21 37 65
Owner
Leflaive family
Cellarmaster
Frédéric Milan