Burgundy, France
Domaine Leflaive
Puligny’s Grand Cru Pioneer
Est. 1920
About the Estate
Puligny-Montrachet’s most iconic domaine, revered for producing profound, age-worthy Chardonnay from Burgundy’s greatest white wine vineyards. Domaine Leflaive pioneered biodynamic viticulture in Burgundy, translating its 24 ha of grand cru and premier cru terroirs into wines of unparalleled purity and depth
Grape Varieties
Chardonnay
Heritage & Milestones
A journey through time, celebrating the moments that defined our legacy
Post-Phylloxera Rebirth
Joseph Leflaive begins replanting and expanding his Puligny-Montrachet vineyards in 1920 after phylloxera, effectively founding Domaine Leflaive in its modern form. By bottling and selling under his own label, he lays the groundwork for the domaine’s future success
Biodynamic Pioneers
Under Anne-Claude Leflaive’s guidance, Domaine Leflaive converts entirely to biodynamic viticulture by 1997 – the first major Burgundian estate to do so. This revolutionary move improves vine health and terroir expression, and inspires many other domaines
Passing the Torch
Anne-Claude Leflaive, who led the domaine to legendary status, dies in 2015. Her nephew Brice de La Morandière takes over management, continuing the family legacy into a fourth generation with the same dedication to biodynamic principles and quality
Post-Phylloxera Rebirth
Joseph Leflaive begins replanting and expanding his Puligny-Montrachet vineyards in 1920 after phylloxera, effectively founding Domaine Leflaive in its modern form. By bottling and selling under his own label, he lays the groundwork for the domaine’s future success
Biodynamic Pioneers
Under Anne-Claude Leflaive’s guidance, Domaine Leflaive converts entirely to biodynamic viticulture by 1997 – the first major Burgundian estate to do so. This revolutionary move improves vine health and terroir expression, and inspires many other domaines
Passing the Torch
Anne-Claude Leflaive, who led the domaine to legendary status, dies in 2015. Her nephew Brice de La Morandière takes over management, continuing the family legacy into a fourth generation with the same dedication to biodynamic principles and quality
Vineyard Location
Burgundy, France
Terroir
Centered in Puligny-Montrachet, with holdings in four Grand Crus (Montrachet, Chevalier-Montrachet, Bâtard-Montrachet, Bienvenues-Bâtard) and top Premier Crus (like Clavoillon, a Leflaive monopole). The estate’s 24 ha of Chardonnay vines are tended biodynamically, allowing the limestone-rich, argillaceous soils to fully express themselves in the wines. Low yields, gentle pressing and indigenous-yeast fermentations in oak casks result in wines of mesmerizing minerality, honeyed complexity and long aging potential. Each vineyard – from the richness of Bâtard to the racy mineral line of Chevalier-Montrachet – speaks through Leflaive’s transparent winemaking, making it the reference point for white Burgundy.
Available Wines
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