2024 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Classification Meursault Premier Cru
Region Sous le dos d'Ane
Soil Clay-limestone soil
Vine Age Vines planted in 1995 and 2004
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Pressing Method Long, Gentle Pneumatic Pressing
Production Details The site covers 1.18 ha. Biodynamic cultivation; manual harvest with grape sorting and parcel-level ripeness monitoring; 24-hour settling after pressing, followed by racking and barreling; 12 months in barrels on lees, then about 10 months in stainless steel on fine lees; optional fining and light filtration if necessary.
2023 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Classification Meursault Premier Cru
Region Sous le dos d'Ane
Soil Clay-limestone soil
Harvest Dates Domaine Leflaive began the 2023 harvest on 29 August; this is the estate-wide start, not an established complete picking date for this parcel.
Vine Age Vines planted in 1995 and 2004
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Pressing Method Long, Gentle Pneumatic Pressing
Production Details The site covers 1.18 ha. Biodynamic cultivation; manual harvest with grape sorting and parcel-level ripeness monitoring; 24-hour settling after pressing, followed by racking and barreling; 12 months in barrels on lees, then about 10 months in stainless steel on fine lees; optional fining and light filtration if necessary.
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2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Classification Meursault Premier Cru AOC
Region Sous le dos d'Ane
Soil Clay-limestone soil
Elevation 300.0 meters
Harvest Dates Domaine Leflaive began the 2022 harvest on 25 August; this is the estate-wide start, not an established complete picking date for this parcel.
Vine Age Vines planted in 1995 and 2004
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Pressing Method Long, Gentle Pneumatic Pressing
Oak Details 22% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak22%
Oak Types Vosges oak and Allier oak
Production Details The producer reports a 1.18 ha site, biodynamic cultivation, manual harvest with sorting and parcel-level ripeness monitoring, 24-hour settling, 12 months in barrels on lees and about 10 months in stainless steel on fine lees, with optional fining and light filtration.
Certifications Ecocert; Biodyvin
Tasting Notes Neal Martin, Vinous, June 2024: precise; hazelnut and light fumé aromas; fresh and saline palate; green apple; brisk, sapid finish.
Critics Ratings 91
2020 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Classification Meursault Premier Cru
Region Sous le dos d'Ane
Soil Clay-limestone soil
Vine Age Vines planted in 1995 and 2004
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Pressing Method Long, Gentle Pneumatic Pressing
Production Details The site covers 1.18 ha. Biodynamic cultivation; manual harvest with grape sorting and parcel-level ripeness monitoring; 24-hour settling after pressing, followed by racking and barreling; 12 months in barrels on lees, then about 10 months in stainless steel on fine lees; optional fining and light filtration if necessary.
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Place Pasquier de la Fontaine, 21190 Puligny-Montrachet, France
Phone
+33 3 80 21 30 13
Email
Owner
Brice de La Morandière
Cellarmaster
Amandine Brillanceau