2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2024-2030
Classification Saint-Aubin Premier Cru
Region Saint-Aubin
Soil Calcareous clay; limestone and free-draining
Orientation South
Sites One upper-terroir plot alongside Puligny-Montrachet
Vine Age 31
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Oak Details 15% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak15%
Production Details Sustainably farmed and harvested entirely by hand. The producer lists an altitude range of 250–300 m and labels 16.1 ha as the production area. Whole grapes were used, followed by 24 hours of static settling. Alcoholic and malolactic fermentations occurred in oak barrels. Maturation lasted 12 months, including 4 months in stainless-steel tank; the barrel phase used 100% oak barrels. Recommended serving temperature is 10–12°C.
Tasting Notes Bright and expressive; ripe fruit, brewed tea and verbena, freshness, refined vegetal character, harmonious palate, long and delicately perfumed finish
Food Pairing Semi-cooked tuna with gomasio; fine snail tart; fresh garden vegetables
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2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2024-2029
Classification Saint-Aubin Premier Cru
Region Saint-Aubin
Soil Calcareous clay; limestone and free-draining
Orientation South
Sites Blend of three upper-terroir plots alongside Puligny-Montrachet
Vine Age 31
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Oak Details 17% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak17%
Production Details Sustainably farmed and harvested entirely by hand. The sheet lists an altitude range of 250–300 m and labels 16.1 ha as the production area. Whole grapes were used, followed by 24 hours of static settling. Alcoholic and malolactic fermentations occurred in oak barrels. Maturation lasted 12 months, including 4 months in stainless-steel tank; the barrel phase used 100% oak barrels. Recommended serving temperature is 10–12°C.
Tasting Notes Licorice and flowers; consistent, saline texture; camphor and menthol nuances; balanced acidity and freshness
Food Pairing Semi-cooked tuna with gomasio; thin snail tart; fresh garden vegetables
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2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2023-2029
Classification Saint-Aubin Premier Cru
Region Saint-Aubin
Soil Calcareous clay; limestone and free-draining
Orientation South
Harvest Dates Harvest began on 2021-09-20
Sites Blend of three upper-terroir plots alongside Puligny-Montrachet
Vine Age 31
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Production Details Sustainably farmed and harvested entirely by hand. The producer lists an altitude range of 250–300 m and labels 16.1 ha as the production area. The grapes were crushed, followed by 24 hours of static settling. Alcoholic and malolactic fermentations occurred in oak barrels. Maturation lasted 12 months, including 4 months in stainless-steel tank; the barrel phase used 100% oak barrels. Recommended serving temperature is 10–12°C.
Tasting Notes Great aromatic purity combining fruit and mineral flavors
Food Pairing Semi-cooked tuna with gomasio; thin snail tart; fresh garden vegetables
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2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2022-2028
Classification Saint-Aubin Premier Cru
Region Saint-Aubin
Soil Calcareous clay; limestone and free-draining
Orientation South
Harvest Dates Harvest took place entirely during August 2020
Sites Blend of three upper-terroir plots alongside Puligny-Montrachet
Vine Age 31
Pressing Method Immediate Gentle Pressing With A Pneumatic Press
Oak Details 25% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak25%
Production Details Sustainably farmed and harvested entirely by hand. The producer lists an altitude range of 250–300 m and labels 16.1 ha as the production area. Grapes were immediately and gently pneumatically pressed. Maturation lasted 12 months, including 4 months in stainless-steel tank; the barrel phase used 100% oak barrels. Recommended serving temperature is 10–12°C.
Tasting Notes Great aromatic purity combining fruit and mineral flavors
Food Pairing Poultry, white meat, fish, seafood and mild cheeses
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2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2021-2027
Classification Saint-Aubin Premier Cru
Region Saint-Aubin
Soil Calcareous clay; limestone and free-draining
Orientation South
Sites Blend of three upper-terroir plots alongside Puligny-Montrachet
Vine Age 31
Pressing Method Immediate Gentle Pressing With Pneumatic Presses
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Production Details Sustainably farmed and harvested entirely by hand. The sheet lists an altitude range of 250–300 m and labels 16.1 ha as the production area. The grapes were crushed and immediately and gently pneumatically pressed. Maturation lasted 12 months, including 4 months assembled in bulk; the barrel phase used 100% oak barrels. Recommended serving temperature is 10–12°C.
Tasting Notes Great aromatic purity combining fruit and mineral flavors
Food Pairing Poultry, white meat, seafood and mild cheeses
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2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2021-2024
Classification Saint-Aubin Premier Cru
Region Saint-Aubin
Soil Calcareous clay; limestone and free-draining
Orientation South
Harvest Dates 27 Aug 2018 to 15 Sep 2018
Sites Blend of three upper-terroir plots alongside Puligny-Montrachet
Vine Age 31
Pressing Method Immediate Gentle Pressing With A Pneumatic Press
Oak Details 15% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak15%
Production Details Sustainably farmed and harvested entirely by hand. The producer lists an altitude range of 250–300 m and labels 16.1 ha as the production area. The grapes were crushed and immediately and gently pneumatically pressed. Maturation lasted 12 months, including 4 months in stainless-steel tank; the barrel phase used 100% oak barrels. Recommended serving temperature is 10–12°C.
Tasting Notes Great aromatic purity combining fruit and mineral flavors
Food Pairing Poultry, white meat, fish, seafood and mild cheeses
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2017 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2020-2024
Classification Saint-Aubin Premier Cru
Region Saint-Aubin
Soil Calcareous clay; limestone and free-draining
Orientation South
Harvest Dates Harvest took place at the beginning of September 2017
Sites Blend of three upper-terroir plots alongside Puligny-Montrachet
Vine Age 31
Pressing Method Immediate Gentle Pressing With A Pneumatic Press
Oak Details 25% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak25%
Production Details Sustainably farmed and harvested entirely by hand. The sheet lists an altitude range of 250–300 m and labels 16.1 ha as the production area. The grapes were crushed and immediately and gently pneumatically pressed. Maturation lasted 8 months, including 4 months in stainless-steel tank; the barrel phase used 100% oak barrels. Recommended serving temperature is 10–12°C.
Tasting Notes Great aromatic purity combining fruit and mineral flavors
Food Pairing Poultry, white meat, fish, seafood and mild 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