Domaine Leflaive

Location: Puligny-Montrachet, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy
Surface area: 24 hectares
Viticulture: Biodynamic viticulture
Vinification: Slow pressings, light use of sulfur, long ageing periods of 12 months in oak barrels followed by 6 months in stainless steel tanks
Winemaker: Pierre Vincent
Main appellations: Bâtard-Montrachet, Criots-Bâtard Montrachet, Bienvenues-Bâtard Montrachet, Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Pucelles, Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Folatières, Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Clavoillon

An emblematic Côte de Beaune house, Domaine Leflaive never ceases to amaze us with its luminous, unique wines. The passion and hard work of the domaine since the 1990s have propelled it to the forefront of Burgundy’s white wine scene.

Sadly lost in 2015, Anne-Claude Leflaive shaped the destiny of Domaine Leflaive with her convictions and determination. A pioneer of Biodynamic viticulture in Burgundy, she always advocated respect for living organisms and plants as a priority in order to produce vibrant, authentic wines. Since Anne-Claude’s death, Brice de la Morandière, her nephew, represents the fourth generation at the head of the domaine, and continues his aunt’s work with brio. Deeply imbued with the same values that have animated the estate since its creation, Brice de La Morandière pays particular attention to the terroirs of the different plots and ensures respect for the vines and their life cycle. He can count on the professionalism and passion of Pierre Vincent, who joined Domaine Leflaive in 2017. A biodynamic specialist, he brings his knowledge, sensitivity and humanism to each of the estate’s cuvées, which he lovingly crafts. The estate boasts some of the finest Grands Crus and Premiers Crus Blancs in the Côte de Beaune, including Montrachet, Chevalier-Montrachet, Bâtard-Montrachet and Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru Clavoillon. Observed, analyzed, and respected, the terroirs of the estate’s various parcels deliver grapes of perfect ripeness. Each bottle we taste reveals its own set of secrets.
Chardonnay is the only grape variety grown on the estate’s 24 hectares, revealing its finest expressions. Tasted young for their fresh fruit, or waited a few years for more complex aromas, the domaine’s wines always provide a magical emotion, an unforgettable moment when tasted.