2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2026-2035
Classification Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru
Region Puligny-Montrachet
Soil Calcareous clay
Estate Grown Yes
Vine Age 75
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Oak Details 25% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak25%
Oak Types Oak
Production Details HVE level 3 wine-growing; 100% manual harvest; 100% whole grapes; 24-hour static settling; alcoholic and malolactic fermentations in oak barrels; 18 months of maturation, including 6 months in stainless-steel tank, with 100% oak barrels and 25% new oak. The single estate vineyard covers 6.76 ha at 230–250 m. Recommended serving temperature is 12–14°C.
Tasting Notes Floral and airy, with notable palate power, delicacy, structure, subtle complexity and depth.
Food Pairing Seared scallops with wild-garlic parsley
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2026-2035
Classification Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru
Region Puligny-Montrachet
Soil Calcareous clay
Estate Grown Yes
Vine Age 70
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Oak Details 25% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak25%
Oak Types Oak
Production Details HVE level 3 wine-growing; 100% manual harvest; 100% whole grapes; 24-hour static settling; alcoholic and malolactic fermentations in oak barrels; 18 months of maturation, including 6 months in stainless-steel tank, with 100% oak barrels and 25% new oak. The single estate vineyard covers 6.76 ha at 230–250 m. Recommended serving temperature is 12–14°C.
Tasting Notes Aromatically pure, sappy and complex, with a powerful palate.
Food Pairing Seared scallops with wild garlic and parsley
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2026-2035
Classification Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru
Region Puligny-Montrachet
Soil Calcareous clay
Estate Grown Yes
Vine Age 70
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Oak Details 10% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak10%
Oak Types Oak
Production Details HVE level 3 wine-growing; 100% manual harvest; 100% whole grapes; 24-hour static settling; alcoholic and malolactic fermentations in oak barrels; 18 months of maturation, including 6 months in stainless-steel tank, with 100% oak barrels and 10% new oak. The single estate vineyard covers 6.76 ha at 230–250 m. The producer's general vintage account says the harvest began on 20 September 2021. Recommended serving temperature is 12–14°C.
Tasting Notes Delicate stone-fruit aromas; a clean, fresh and silky palate; aromatic, mineral finish; complex and intriguing.
Food Pairing Seared scallops with wild garlic and parsley
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2025-2030
Classification Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru
Region Puligny-Montrachet
Soil Calcareous clay
Estate Grown Yes
Vine Age 70
Pressing Method Pneumatic Press
Oak Details 28% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak28%
Oak Types Oak
Production Details HVE level 3 wine-growing; 100% manual harvest; grapes immediately and carefully pressed pneumatically; 100% whole grapes; 20 months of maturation, including 8 months in stainless-steel tank, with 100% oak barrels and 28% new oak. The single estate vineyard covers 6.76 ha at 230–250 m. The producer's general vintage account says the harvest occurred entirely during August 2020. Recommended serving temperature is 12–14°C.
Tasting Notes Green-gold color; highly fragrant; rich yet elegant, with concentrated fruit, vibrant acidity and a creamy texture.
Food Pairing Truffle fowl, sole with penny-bun mushrooms, or American-style lobster
Sources: olivier-leflaive.com ↗ · Compare this vintage
2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2024-2029
Classification Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru
Region Puligny-Montrachet
Soil Calcareous clay
Estate Grown Yes
Vine Age 70
Pressing Method Pneumatic Press
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Oak Types Oak
Production Details HVE level 3 wine-growing; 100% manual harvest; grapes immediately and carefully pressed pneumatically; 100% crushed grapes; 18 months of maturation, including 6 months in stainless-steel tank, with 100% oak barrels and 20% new oak. The single estate vineyard covers 6.76 ha at 230–250 m. Recommended serving temperature is 12–14°C.
Tasting Notes Green-gold color; intensely fragrant; rich but elegant, with concentrated fruit, vibrant acidity and a creamy texture.
Food Pairing Truffle fowl, sole with penny-bun mushrooms, or American-style lobster
2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2023-2028
Classification Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru
Region Puligny-Montrachet
Soil Calcareous clay
Estate Grown Yes
Vine Age 70
Pressing Method Pneumatic Press
Oak Details 27% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak27%
Oak Types Oak
Production Details HVE level 3 wine-growing; 100% manual harvest; grapes immediately and carefully pressed pneumatically; 100% crushed grapes; 17 months of maturation, including 5 months in stainless-steel tank, with 100% oak barrels and 27% new oak. The single estate vineyard covers 6.76 ha at 230–250 m. The producer's general vintage account places the harvest between 27 August and 15 September 2018. Recommended serving temperature is 12–14°C.
Tasting Notes Green-gold color; intensely fragrant; rich but elegant, with concentrated fruit, vibrant acidity and a creamy texture.
Food Pairing Truffle fowl, sole with penny-bun mushrooms, or American-style lobster
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