2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2025-2032
Region Puligny-Montrachet
Soil Shallow calcareous-clay soil with bedrock exposed in places
Elevation 230.0 meters
Orientation East
Vine Age 60
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Production Details Three plots totaling 6.56 ha are cultivated sustainably and harvested entirely by hand. The wine used 100% whole grapes, underwent 24 hours of static settling, and completed alcoholic and malolactic fermentations in oak barrels. Maturation lasted 18 months, including 6 months in stainless-steel tank; barrels represented 100% of the stated oak program, including 20% new oak. Recommended serving temperature is 11–13°C.
Tasting Notes Fruit and subtle woody notes; candied lemon freshness; rich, balanced palate with an elegant, refined structure
Food Pairing Chicken curry with coconut milk
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2024-2030
Region Puligny-Montrachet
Soil Shallow calcareous-clay soil with bedrock exposed in places
Elevation 230.0 meters
Orientation East
Harvest Dates Harvest began on 20 September 2021
Vine Age 60
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Production Details Several east-facing plots totaling 6.56 ha were cultivated sustainably and harvested entirely by hand. The wine used 100% whole grapes, underwent 24 hours of static settling, and completed alcoholic and malolactic fermentations in oak barrels. Maturation lasted 18 months, including 6 months in stainless-steel tank, with 10% new oak. Recommended serving temperature is 11–13°C.
Tasting Notes Lemongrass, grapefruit and other citrus; direct, linear palate with good length
Food Pairing Mild cheese soufflé, particularly Soumaintrain from Burgundy
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2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2021-2027
Region Puligny-Montrachet
Soil Shallow calcareous-clay soil with bedrock exposed in places
Elevation 230.0 meters
Orientation East
Harvest Dates 27 August-15 September 2018
Vine Age 60
Pressing Method Immediate Pneumatic Pressing Of Crushed Grapes
Production Details Several east-facing plots totaling 6.56 ha were cultivated sustainably and harvested entirely by hand. Crushed grapes were immediately and carefully pressed pneumatically. Maturation lasted 16 months, including 5 months in stainless-steel tank; the stated oak-barrel program included 17% new oak. Recommended serving temperature is 11–13°C.
Tasting Notes Dried and fresh fruit, dense homogeneous texture, pastry nuances, and an elegant persistent finish recalling orange peel
Food Pairing Mild cheese soufflé, particularly Soumaintrain from Burgundy
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2017 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2021-2024
Region Puligny-Montrachet
Soil Shallow calcareous-clay soil with bedrock exposed in places
Elevation 230.0 meters
Orientation East
Vine Age 60
Pressing Method Immediate Pneumatic Pressing Of Crushed Grapes
Production Details Several east-facing plots totaling 6.56 ha were cultivated sustainably and harvested entirely by hand. Crushed grapes were immediately and carefully pressed pneumatically. Maturation lasted 16 months, including 4 months in stainless-steel tank; the stated oak-barrel program included 20% new oak. Recommended serving temperature is 11–13°C.
Tasting Notes Dried and fresh fruit, dense homogeneous texture, pastry nuances, and an elegant persistent finish recalling orange peel
Food Pairing Mild cheese soufflé, particularly Soumaintrain from Burgundy
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2016 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2020-2023
Region Puligny-Montrachet
Soil Shallow calcareous-clay soil with bedrock exposed in places
Elevation 230.0 meters
Orientation East
Pressing Method Immediate Pneumatic Pressing Of Whole Berries
Production Details The vines were planted between 1951 and 1976. Several east-facing plots totaling 6.56 ha were cultivated sustainably and harvested entirely by hand. Whole berries were immediately and carefully pressed pneumatically. Maturation lasted 16 months, including 4 months in stainless-steel tank; the stated oak-barrel program included 20% new oak. Recommended serving temperature is 11–13°C.
Tasting Notes Dried and fresh fruit, dense homogeneous texture, pastry nuances, and an elegant persistent finish recalling orange peel
Food Pairing Mild cheese soufflé, particularly Soumaintrain from Burgundy
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Place du Monument, 21190 Puligny-Montrachet, France
Phone
+33 3 80 21 37 65
Owner
Leflaive family
Cellarmaster
Frédéric Milan