2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Noir
Drinking Window 2021-2031
Classification Volnay 1er Cru Fremiets
Region Volnay
Soil Calcareous clay and marls; shallow, Fairly stony soil at the foot of the hillside
Elevation 280.0 meters
Orientation East-Facing
Vine Age 55
Fermentation Vessels Open vats
Maceration 21 days
Oak Details 25% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak25%
Oak Types Oak
Production Details Sustainable viticulture; 100% manual harvesting and 100% destemming. The stated production area is 5.87 ha. Alcoholic fermentation/cuvaison took place in open vats for 21 days. Maturation is stated as 16 months, including 4 months of bulk blending in tank; the barrel program was 100% oak barrels, 25% new. Recommended serving temperature is 17–19°C.
Tasting Notes Dark ruby color; fruit, cold tobacco and undergrowth; balanced palate with present tannins, salinity, richness and a long finish
Vintages
2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Noir
Drinking Window 2021-2031
Classification Volnay 1er Cru Fremiets
Region Volnay
Soil Calcareous clay and marls; shallow, Fairly stony soil at the foot of the hillside
Elevation 280.0 meters
Orientation East-Facing
Harvest Dates Harvest period reported in the vintage narrative: 2018-08-27 to 15 Sep 2018
Vine Age 55
Fermentation Vessels Open vats
Maceration 21 days
Oak Details 25% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak25%
Oak Types Oak
Production Details Sustainable viticulture; 100% manual harvesting and 100% destemming. The stated production area is 5.87 ha. Alcoholic fermentation/cuvaison took place in open vats for 21 days. Maturation lasted 16 months, including 4 months in stainless-steel tank; the barrel program was 100% oak barrels, 25% new. Recommended serving temperature is 17–19°C.
Tasting Notes Dark ruby color; fruit, cold tobacco and undergrowth; balanced palate with present tannins, salinity, richness and a long finish
Producer Information
Website
Address
Place du Monument, 21190 Puligny-Montrachet, France
Phone
+33 3 80 21 37 65
Owner
Leflaive family
Cellarmaster
Frédéric Milan