2024 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2025-2031
Region Pernand-Vergelesses
Soil Calcareous clay
Sites Mainly Les Pins
Vine Age 36
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Pressing Method Grapes Immediately And Carefully Pressed With A Pneumatic Press
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Production Details Sustainable viticulture; 100% manual harvest; vineyard altitude 250–300 m; 100% whole grapes; 24-hour static settling. Élevage is listed as 12 months, including 4 months in stainless steel, with the barrel component described as 100% oak. Recommended serving temperature is 10–12°C.
Tasting Notes Delicate elderflower and green-tea aromas; balanced, fluid palate with harmony and freshness
Food Pairing Pork chops with mustard, guinea-fowl thighs, or Bleu de Bresse
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2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2024-2030
Region Pernand-Vergelesses
Soil Calcareous clay
Sites Mainly Les Pins
Vine Age 36
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Oak Details 14% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak14%
Production Details Sustainable viticulture; 100% manual harvest; vineyard altitude 250–300 m; 100% whole grapes; 24-hour static settling. Élevage is listed as 12 months, including 4 months in stainless steel, with the barrel component described as 100% oak. Recommended serving temperature is 10–12°C.
Tasting Notes Energetic tension; juicy, full and structured palate; elegant, persistent finish
Food Pairing Pork chops with mustard, guinea-fowl thighs, or Bleu de Bresse
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2024-2030
Region Pernand-Vergelesses
Soil Calcareous clay
Sites Frétille, Sous les Clous, Les Combottes and Les Pins
Vine Age 36
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Oak Details 14% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak14%
Production Details Sustainable viticulture; 100% manual harvest; vineyard altitude 250–300 m; 100% whole grapes; 24-hour static settling. Élevage is listed as 12 months, including 4 months in stainless steel, with the barrel component described as 100% oak. Recommended serving temperature is 10–12°C.
Tasting Notes Balanced and fresh, with an intense nose, fine salinity and dried-fruit notes carrying through the finish
Food Pairing Pork chops with mustard, guinea-fowl thighs, or Bleu de Bresse
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2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2023-2029
Region Pernand-Vergelesses
Soil Calcareous clay
Harvest Dates Harvest began 20 September 2021
Sites Frétille, Sous les Clous, Les Combottes and Les Pins
Vine Age 36
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Pressing Method Grapes Immediately And Carefully Pressed With A Pneumatic Press; Grapes Were Partially Crushed
Oak Details 18% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak18%
Production Details Sustainable viticulture; 100% manual harvest; vineyard altitude 250–300 m; 24-hour static settling. Élevage is listed as 12 months, including 5 months in stainless steel, with the barrel component described as 100% oak. Recommended serving temperature is 10–12°C.
Tasting Notes Hawthorn and acacia aromas developing toward amber, honey and spice; harmonious, pleasant palate
Food Pairing Pork chops with mustard, guinea-fowl thighs, or Bleu de Bresse
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2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2022-2028
Region Pernand-Vergelesses
Soil Calcareous clay
Sites Frétille, Sous les Clous, Les Combottes and Les Pins
Vine Age 36
Pressing Method Grapes Immediately And Carefully Pressed With A Pneumatic Press; 50% Whole Grapes And 50% Crushed Grapes
Oak Details 18% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak18%
Production Details Sustainable viticulture; 100% manual harvest; vineyard altitude 250–300 m. The harvest took place entirely during August 2020. Élevage is listed as 12 months, including 5 months in stainless steel, with the barrel component described as 100% oak. Recommended serving temperature is 10–12°C.
Tasting Notes Hawthorn and acacia aromas developing toward amber, honey and spice; harmonious, pleasant palate
Food Pairing Pasta or risotto with seafood, and blue cheese
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2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2021-2027
Region Pernand-Vergelesses
Soil Calcareous clay
Sites Frétille, Sous les Cloux, Les Combottes and Les Pins
Vine Age 36
Pressing Method Grapes Immediately And Carefully Pressed With A Pneumatic Press; 100% Destemmed Grapes
Oak Details 15% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak15%
Production Details Sustainable viticulture; 100% manual harvest; vineyard altitude 250–300 m. Élevage is listed as 12 months, including 5 months in stainless steel, with the barrel component described as 100% oak. Recommended serving temperature is 10–12°C.
Tasting Notes Hawthorn and acacia aromas developing toward amber, honey and spice; harmonious, pleasant palate
Food Pairing Pasta or risotto with seafood, and blue cheese
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2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2021-2024
Region Pernand-Vergelesses
Soil Calcareous clay
Harvest Dates 27 August-15 September 2018
Sites Frétille, Sous les Cloux, Les Combottes and Les Pins
Vine Age 36
Pressing Method Grapes Immediately And Carefully Pressed With A Pneumatic Press; 100% Crushed Grapes
Oak Details 18% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak18%
Production Details Sustainable viticulture; 100% manual harvest; vineyard altitude 250–300 m. Élevage is listed as 12 months, including 4 months in stainless steel, with the barrel component described as 100% oak. Recommended serving temperature is 10–12°C.
Tasting Notes Hawthorn and acacia aromas developing toward amber, honey and spice; harmonious, pleasant palate
Food Pairing Pasta or risotto with seafood, and blue cheese
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2017 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2020-2023
Region Pernand-Vergelesses
Soil Calcareous clay
Sites Frétille, Sous les Cloux, Les Combottes and Les Pins
Vine Age 36
Pressing Method Grapes Immediately And Carefully Pressed With A Pneumatic Press; 100% Crushed Grapes
Oak Details 15% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak15%
Production Details Sustainable viticulture; 100% manual harvest; vineyard altitude 250–300 m; harvest occurred at the beginning of September. Élevage is listed as 8 months, including 4 months in stainless steel, with the barrel component described as 100% oak. Recommended serving temperature is 10–12°C.
Tasting Notes Hawthorn and acacia aromas developing toward amber, honey and spice; harmonious, pleasant palate
Food Pairing Pasta or risotto with seafood, and blue cheese
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2013 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Region Pernand-Vergelesses
Soil Calcareous clay
Vine Age 35
Pressing Method Grapes Immediately And Carefully Pressed With A Pneumatic Press; 100% Crushed Grapes
Oak Details 15% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak15%
Production Details Sustainable viticulture; harvest was 80% manual and 20% mechanical; vineyard altitude 250–300 m. Élevage is listed as 11 months, including 3 months in stainless steel, with the barrel component described as 100% oak. Recommended serving temperature is 10–12°C.
Tasting Notes Hawthorn and acacia aromas developing toward amber, honey and spice; harmonious, pleasant palate
Food Pairing Pasta or risotto with seafood, and blue cheese
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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