2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Noir
Drinking Window 2022-2034
Classification 1er Cru
Region Pommard
Soil Calcareous clay; brown limestone with scree
Orientation South-East
Sites Rugiens Haut and Rugiens Bas
Vine Age 55
Fermentation Vessels Open vats
Oak Details 30% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak30%
Production Details Sustainably farmed and harvested entirely by hand. The vineyard information gives 12.66 ha and an altitude range of 250–300 m. Grapes were 100% destemmed; alcoholic fermentation in open vats lasted 17 days. Maturation lasted 17 months, including 5 months in stainless-steel tank, and used 100% oak barrels, 30% new.
Tasting Notes Earthy, gamey, black-fruit and undergrowth aromas; powerful, fleshy palate with tannins that become rounder after bottle age.
Food Pairing Red meats in sauce, game, oeufs en meurette and most cheeses.
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2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Noir
Drinking Window 2021-2033
Classification 1er Cru
Region Pommard
Soil Calcareous clay; brown limestone with scree
Orientation South-East
Harvest Dates 27 Aug 2018 to 15 Sep 2018
Sites Rugiens Haut and Rugiens Bas
Vine Age 55
Fermentation Vessels Open vats
Oak Details 30% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak30%
Production Details Sustainably farmed and harvested entirely by hand. The vineyard information gives 12.66 ha and an altitude range of 250–300 m. Grapes were sorted and 100% destemmed; alcoholic fermentation in open vats lasted 18 days. Maturation lasted 16 months, including 4 months in stainless-steel tank, and used 100% oak, 30% new.
Tasting Notes Earthy, gamey, black-fruit and undergrowth aromas; powerful, fleshy palate with tannins that become rounder after bottle age.
Food Pairing Red meats in sauce, game, oeufs en meurette and most cheeses.
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2017 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Noir
Drinking Window 2021-2031
Classification 1er Cru
Region Pommard
Soil Calcareous clay; brown limestone with scree
Orientation South-East
Harvest Dates Beginning of September 2017
Sites Rugiens Haut and Rugiens Bas
Vine Age 55
Fermentation Vessels Open vats
Production Details Sustainably farmed and harvested entirely by hand. The vineyard information gives 12.66 ha and an altitude range of 250–300 m. Grapes were sorted and 100% destemmed; alcoholic fermentation in open vats lasted 16 days. Maturation lasted 16 months, including 3 months in stainless-steel tank, and used 100% oak barrels described by the English source as 'of one vintage.'.
Tasting Notes Earthy, gamey, black-fruit and undergrowth aromas; powerful, fleshy palate with tannins that become rounder after bottle age.
Food Pairing Red meats in sauce, game, oeufs en meurette and most cheeses.
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2011 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Noir
Classification 1er Cru
Region Pommard
Soil Calcareous clay; brown limestone with scree
Orientation South-East
Sites Rugiens Haut and Rugiens Bas
Vine Age 55
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Unfined Yes
Production Details Sustainably farmed and harvested entirely by hand. The vineyard information gives 12.66 ha and an altitude range of 250–300 m. Grapes were sorted and 100% destemmed; fermentation on the skins at cold temperature lasted 23 days. Maturation lasted 18 months, including 3 months in stainless-steel tank, and used 100% oak barrels, 50% new.
Tasting Notes Earthy, gamey, black-fruit and undergrowth aromas; powerful, fleshy palate with tannins that become rounder after bottle age.
Food Pairing Red meats in sauce, game, oeufs en meurette and most cheeses.
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2010 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Noir
Classification 1er Cru
Region Pommard
Soil Calcareous clay; brown limestone with scree
Orientation South-East
Sites Rugiens Haut and Rugiens Bas
Vine Age 55
Oak Details 30% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak30%
Unfined Yes
Production Details Sustainably farmed and harvested entirely by hand. The vineyard information gives 12.66 ha and an altitude range of 250–300 m. Grapes were sorted and retained as 100% whole berries; fermentation on the skins at cold temperature lasted 23 days. Maturation lasted 16 months, including 3 months in stainless-steel tank, and used 100% oak barrels, 30% new.
Tasting Notes Earthy, gamey, black-fruit and undergrowth aromas; powerful, fleshy palate with tannins that become rounder after bottle age.
Food Pairing Red meats in sauce, game, oeufs en meurette and most cheeses.
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2009 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Noir
Classification 1er Cru
Region Pommard
Soil Calcareous clay; brown limestone with scree
Orientation South-East
Sites Rugiens Haut and Rugiens Bas
Vine Age 55
Oak Details 30% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak30%
Unfined Yes
Production Details Sustainably farmed and harvested entirely by hand. The vineyard information gives 12.66 ha and an altitude range of 250–300 m. Grapes were sorted and retained as 100% whole berries; fermentation on the skins at cold temperature lasted 23 days. Maturation lasted 16 months, including 3 months in stainless-steel tank, and used 100% oak barrels, 30% new.
Tasting Notes Earthy, gamey, black-fruit and undergrowth aromas; powerful, fleshy palate with tannins that become rounder after bottle age.
Food Pairing Red meats in sauce, game, oeufs en meurette and most cheeses.
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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