2024 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2027-2036
Classification Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru
Region Puligny-Montrachet
Soil Calcareous clay
Estate Grown Yes
Vine Age 41
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Production Details Vines planted in 1983 in the upper Les Folatières lieu-dit Les Peux Bois; HVE Level 3 cultivation; 100% manual harvest; altitude 250–300 m; 100% whole grapes; 24-hour static settling. Maturation is reported as 18 months total, including 6 months in stainless-steel tank; the source also reports 100% oak barrels, including 25% new oak. Recommended serving temperature is 12–14°C.
Tasting Notes White peach, lime blossom and fresh almond aromas; fresh palate with good density
Food Pairing Mushroom cream soup with toasted bread
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2026-2035
Classification Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru
Region Puligny-Montrachet
Soil Calcareous clay
Estate Grown Yes
Vine Age 40
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Production Details Estate vines planted in 1983 in the upper Les Folatières lieu-dit Les Peux Bois; HVE Level 3 cultivation; 100% manual harvest; altitude 250–300 m; 100% whole grapes; 24-hour static settling. Maturation is reported as 18 months total, including 6 months in stainless-steel tank; the source also reports 100% oak barrels, including 10% new oak. Recommended serving temperature is 12–14°C.
Tasting Notes Citrus, fresh peach and floral aromas; substantial, supple palate balancing lightness and richness
Food Pairing Langoustine broth with sea lettuce and combawa
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2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2025-2030
Classification Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru
Region Puligny-Montrachet
Soil Calcareous clay
Harvest Dates August 2020
Estate Grown Yes
Pressing Method Immediate Gentle Pneumatic Pressing
Production Details The vineyard is in the upper Les Folatières lieu-dit Les Peux Bois; HVE Level 3 cultivation; 100% manual harvest; altitude 250–300 m; 100% whole grapes. Maturation is reported as 20 months total, including 7 months in stainless-steel tank; the source also reports 100% oak barrels, including 25% new oak. Recommended serving temperature is 12–14°C. The sheet reports both planting in 1983 and an average vine age of 40 years, which are internally inconsistent for a 2020 vintage, so no canonical vine-age claim is proposed.
Tasting Notes Green-gold color; opulent, expressive aromas; powerful structure, concentrated fruit and long finish; finesse, complexity and elegance
Food Pairing Grilled sea fish, lobster and goat cheese
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