2024 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Region Puligny-Montrachet
Soil Calcareous clay; brown soil over limestone flagstone
Sites Four plots within the Enseignères terroir below Bâtard-Montrachet and Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Production Details Sustainably grown and harvested 100% manually. Vinification used 100% whole grapes followed by 24 hours of static settling. Alcoholic and malolactic fermentations took place in oak barrels. Maturation lasted 18 months, including 6 months in stainless steel; the oak regime was 100% barrels with 20% new oak.
Tasting Notes Delicate nose; salivating palate with floral and citrus notes and a chewy sensation
Food Pairing Warm oysters with parsley
Sources: frederickwildman.com ↗ · Compare this vintage
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2025-2032
Region Puligny-Montrachet
Soil Calcareous clay; brown soil over limestone flagstone
Sites Three plots within the Enseignères climat below Bâtard-Montrachet and Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet
Vine Age 46
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Production Details Sustainably grown and harvested 100% manually. The page reports a 9.12 ha production area and an altitude range of 230–250 m. Vinification used 100% whole grapes and 24 hours of static settling. Alcoholic and malolactic fermentations took place in oak barrels. Maturation lasted 18 months, including 6 months in stainless steel; the oak regime was 100% barrels with 20% new oak. Recommended serving temperature was 11–13°C.
Tasting Notes Great finesse; dried-fruit and white-flower aromas; direct, tense and vertical palate with precision and freshness
Food Pairing Warm oysters with parsley
2022 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Region Puligny-Montrachet
Soil Calcareous clay; brown soil over limestone flagstone
Sites Four plots within the Enseignères terroir below Bâtard-Montrachet and Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Production Details Sustainably grown and harvested 100% manually. Vinification used 100% whole grapes followed by 24 hours of static settling. Alcoholic and malolactic fermentations took place in oak barrels. Maturation lasted 18 months, including 6 months in stainless steel; the oak regime was 100% barrels with 20% new oak.
Tasting Notes Delicate nose; salivating palate with floral and citrus notes and a chewy sensation
Food Pairing Warm oysters with parsley
Sources: frederickwildman.com ↗ · Compare this vintage
2021 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Region Puligny-Montrachet
Soil Calcareous clay; brown soil over limestone flagstone
Sites Four plots within the Enseignères terroir below Bâtard-Montrachet and Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Production Details Sustainably grown and harvested 100% manually. Vinification used 100% whole grapes followed by 24 hours of static settling. Alcoholic and malolactic fermentations took place in oak barrels. Maturation lasted 18 months, including 6 months in stainless steel; the oak regime was 100% barrels with 20% new oak.
Tasting Notes Delicate nose; salivating palate with floral and citrus notes and a chewy sensation
Food Pairing Warm oysters with parsley
Sources: frederickwildman.com ↗ · Compare this vintage
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2023-2029
Region Puligny-Montrachet
Soil Calcareous clay; brown soil over limestone flagstone
Harvest Dates Harvest took place entirely during August 2020
Sites Three plots within the Enseignères climat immediately below Bâtard-Montrachet and Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet
Vine Age 46
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Pressing Method Grapes Were Immediately And Gently Pressed With Pneumatic Presses On Arrival At The Cellar
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Production Details Sustainably grown and harvested 100% manually. The page reports a 9.12 ha production area and an altitude range of 230–250 m. Vinification used 100% whole grapes. Maturation lasted 20 months, including 7 months after bulk blending; the wine was raised entirely in barrels, 20% new. Recommended serving temperature was 11–13°C.
Tasting Notes Powerful, rich and concentrated Puligny-Montrachet
Food Pairing Fleshy fish such as monkfish; blanquette de veau
Sources: olivier-leflaive.com ↗ · Compare this vintage
2016 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2020-2023
Region Puligny-Montrachet
Soil Calcareous clay; brown soil over limestone flagstone
Sites Four plots within the Enseignères terroir below Bâtard-Montrachet and Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet
Vine Age 46
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Pressing Method Grapes Were Immediately And Gently Pressed With A Pneumatic Press On Arrival At The Cellar
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Production Details Sustainably grown and harvested 100% manually. The page reports a 9.12 ha production area and an altitude range of 230–250 m. Grapes were 100% crushed. Maturation lasted 16 months, including 4 months in stainless steel; the oak regime was 100% barrels with 20% new oak. Recommended serving temperature was 11–13°C.
Tasting Notes Powerful, rich and concentrated Puligny-Montrachet
Food Pairing Fleshy fish such as burbot; blanquette de veau
Sources: olivier-leflaive.com ↗ · Compare this vintage
Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop price | 2018 / 750ml | CHF 681.03Recorded amount · package unit unverified | vinpark.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2017 / 750ml | CHF 594.55Recorded amount · package unit unverified | vinpark.ch ↗ |
Producer Information
Website
Address
Place du Monument, 21190 Puligny-Montrachet, France
Phone
+33 3 80 21 37 65
Owner
Leflaive family
Cellarmaster
Frédéric Milan