2024 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2025-2031
Classification Premier Cru (1er Cru)
Region Montagny
Soil Calcareous clay and marls
Orientation South-East Exposure; Very Sunny
Vine Age 40
Oak Details 15% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak15%
Production Details Sustainably cultivated and harvested 100% manually. The stated production area is 9.7 ha at 300–350 m elevation. Grapes were partially crushed and underwent 24 hours of static settling. Maturation lasted 12 months, including 4 months in stainless steel; the vessel allocation was 85% oak barrels and 15% stainless-steel vats, with 15% new oak among the barrels. Recommended serving temperature is 10–12°C.
Tasting Notes Expressive apricot and peony aromas; rounded, supple and harmonious palate; soft, complex finish showing the influence of partial barrel maturation.
Food Pairing Seafood gratin, crusty Saint-Marcellin, or veal in white sauce
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2024-2030
Classification Premier Cru (1er Cru)
Region Montagny
Soil Calcareous clay and marls
Orientation South-East Exposure; Very Sunny
Vine Age 40
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Oak Details 12% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak12%
Production Details Sustainably cultivated and harvested 100% manually. The stated production area is 9.7 ha at 300–350 m elevation. Whole grapes were used, followed by 24 hours of static settling and alcoholic and malolactic fermentations in oak barrels. Maturation lasted 12 months, including 4 months in stainless steel; the vessel allocation was 80% oak barrels and 20% stainless-steel vats, with 12% new oak among the barrels. Recommended serving temperature is 10–12°C.
Tasting Notes Generous, well-defined palate with freshness; white-peach and citrus-zest notes; clean, precise and elegant finish.
Food Pairing Seafood gratin, crusty Saint-Marcellin, or veal in white sauce
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2021-2027
Classification Premier Cru (1er Cru)
Region Montagny
Soil Calcareous clay and marls
Orientation East Exposure
Vine Age 40
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Oak Details 18% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak18%
Production Details Sustainably cultivated and harvested 100% manually. The stated production area is 9.7 ha at 300–350 m elevation. Whole grapes underwent 24 hours of static settling, followed by alcoholic and malolactic fermentations in oak barrels. The page describes 12 months of maturation, including 5 months in stainless steel, while separately stating 100% oak barrels with 18% new oak; both statements are retained because the presentation does not fully clarify their relationship. Recommended serving temperature is 10–12°C.
Tasting Notes Full and rounded, with minerality, spice and hazelnut notes; zesty and pleasant.
Food Pairing Vegetable terrines, goat cheese, or Emmental
Sources: olivier-leflaive.com ↗ · Compare this vintage
2015 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Classification Premier Cru (1er Cru)
Region Montagny
Soil Clay-limestone and marly soil
Vine Age 35
Pressing Method Pneumatic Press
Oak Details 15% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak15%
Production Details Sustainably cultivated and harvested 100% manually. The stated production area is 9.7 ha at 300–350 m elevation. Grapes were fully crushed and pneumatically pressed; the wine was fined and lenticular-filtered. Maturation lasted 12 months, including 3 months in stainless steel, with 85% in oak barrels and 15% in stainless steel; 15% of the barrels were new oak. Recommended serving temperature is 10–12°C.
Tasting Notes Full and rounded, with minerality, spice and hazelnut notes; zesty and pleasant.
Food Pairing Vegetable terrines, goat-milk cheeses, or Emmental
Sources: olivier-leflaive.com ↗ · Compare this vintage
Producer Information
Website
Address
Place du Monument, 21190 Puligny-Montrachet, France
Phone
+33 3 80 21 37 65
Owner
Leflaive family
Cellarmaster
Frédéric Milan