2024 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2025-2031
Region Saint-Romain
Soil Calcareous clay
Sites En Poillange, En Chevrot and Sous le Château
Vine Age 41
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Pressing Method Partially Crushed Grapes, Immediately And Carefully Pressed With A Pneumatic Press
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Production Details Sustainably farmed and harvested 100% by hand. Producer-listed altitude is 290–430 m. After partial crushing and pneumatic pressing, the must underwent 24-hour static settling. Alcoholic and malolactic fermentations took place in oak barrels. Maturation lasted 12 months, including 4 months in stainless-steel tank; the barrel phase used 100% oak barrels, including 20% new oak. Recommended serving temperature is 10–12°C.
Tasting Notes Elegant nose of white peach and acacia blossom; straight, racy and fresh palate with finesse and precision
Food Pairing Vegetarian Pad Thai
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2024-2030
Region Saint-Romain
Soil Calcareous clay
Sites En Poillange, En Chevrot and Sous le Château
Vine Age 41
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Pressing Method Partially Crushed Grapes, Immediately And Carefully Pressed With A Pneumatic Press
Oak Details 14% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak14%
Production Details Sustainably farmed and harvested 100% by hand. Producer-listed altitude is 290–430 m. The partially crushed grapes were pneumatically pressed, followed by 24-hour static settling. Alcoholic and malolactic fermentations took place in oak barrels. Maturation lasted 12 months, including 4 months in stainless-steel tank; the barrel phase used 100% oak barrels, including 14% new oak. Recommended serving temperature is 10–12°C.
Tasting Notes Bright and energetic, with flint-like minerality, grapefruit, a subtly creamy palate and a fresh, persistent finish
Food Pairing Vegetarian Pad Thai
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2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2024-2029
Region Saint-Romain
Soil Calcareous clay
Sites En Poillange, La Perrière, Combe Bazin, En Chevrot and Sous le Château
Vine Age 41
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Pressing Method Whole Grapes
Production Details Sustainably farmed and harvested 100% by hand. Producer-listed altitude is 290–430 m. Whole grapes underwent 24-hour static settling, followed by alcoholic and malolactic fermentations in oak barrels. Maturation lasted 12 months, including 4 months in stainless-steel tank. Recommended serving temperature is 10–12°C.
Tasting Notes Fresh, with lemon and white-flower nuances, mineral structure and a chalky-textured background
Food Pairing Leeks in béchamel sauce, trout in jelly, or goat cheese
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2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2023-2029
Region Saint-Romain
Soil Calcareous clay
Harvest Dates Harvest began 2021-09-20
Sites En Poillange, La Perrière, Combe Bazin, En Chevrot and Sous le Château
Vine Age 41
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Pressing Method Fully Crushed Grapes, Immediately And Carefully Pressed With A Pneumatic Press
Oak Details 15% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak15%
Production Details Sustainably farmed and harvested 100% by hand. Producer-listed altitude is 290–430 m. Fully crushed grapes were pneumatically pressed and underwent 24-hour static settling. Alcoholic and malolactic fermentations took place in oak barrels. Maturation lasted 7 months, including 4 months in stainless-steel tank; the barrel phase used 100% oak barrels, including 15% new oak. Recommended serving temperature is 10–12°C.
Tasting Notes Pale yellow, with white flowers, yellow fruit and mirabelle aromas dominated by minerality; lively palate softened by age
Food Pairing Leeks in béchamel sauce, trout in jelly, or goat cheese
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2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2022-2028
Region Saint-Romain
Soil Calcareous clay
Sites En Poillange, La Perrière, Combe Bazin, En Chevrot and Sous le Château
Vine Age 41
Pressing Method Fully Crushed Grapes, Immediately And Carefully Pressed With A Pneumatic Press
Oak Details 15% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak15%
Production Details Sustainably farmed and harvested 100% by hand. Producer-listed altitude is 300–350 m. Fully crushed grapes were immediately pressed pneumatically. Maturation lasted 12 months, including 5 months in stainless-steel tank; the barrel phase used 100% oak barrels, including 15% new oak. The 2020 harvest took place entirely during August. Recommended serving temperature is 10–12°C.
Tasting Notes Pale yellow, with white flowers and yellow fruit including mirabelle, mineral dominance and a lively palate softened by ageing
Food Pairing Raw fish, grilled poultry breast, Camembert or Brie
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2015 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Region Saint-Romain
Soil Calcareous clay
Sites En Poillange, La Perrière, Combe Bazin and Sous le Château
Vine Age 40
Pressing Method Fully Crushed Grapes, Immediately And Carefully Pressed With A Pneumatic Press
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Production Details Sustainably farmed and harvested 100% by hand. Producer-listed altitude is 300–350 m. Fully crushed grapes were immediately pressed pneumatically, then fined and filtered with a kieselguhr filter. Maturation lasted 12 months, including 4 months in stainless-steel tank, with a stated vessel split of 10% stainless steel and 90% oak barrels; the barrel component included 20% new oak. Recommended serving temperature is 10–12°C.
Tasting Notes Pale yellow, with white flowers and yellow fruit including mirabelle, mineral dominance and a lively palate softened with age
Food Pairing Raw fish, grilled poultry or soft cheese such as Camembert
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2013 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Region Saint-Romain
Soil Calcareous clay
Sites Pouillange, La Perrière, Combe Bazin and Sous le Château
Vine Age 40
Pressing Method Fully Crushed Grapes, Immediately And Carefully Pressed With A Pneumatic Press
Oak Details 15% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak15%
Production Details Sustainably farmed and harvested 100% by hand. Producer-listed altitude is 300–350 m. Fully crushed grapes were immediately pressed pneumatically and fined. Maturation lasted 12 months, including 3 months in stainless-steel tank, with a stated vessel split of 20% stainless steel and 80% oak barrels; the barrel component included 15% new oak. Recommended serving temperature is 10–12°C.
Tasting Notes Pale yellow, with white flowers and yellow fruit including mirabelle, mineral dominance and a lively palate softened with age
Food Pairing Raw fish, grilled poultry or soft cheese such as Camembert
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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