Esprit Leflaive
Puligny-Montrachet
Coming from 7 different plots all throughout the AOC, the Village wines from Domaine Leflaive are a great representation of the wines of Puligny. The minerality, combined with the unique texture, make this wine stand out from the crowd, leading the way to the greatness of the Premiers and Grands Cru from the family.
Puligny-Montrachet - 7 parcels, 4 ha 64 a (11.47 acres)
“Les Brelances”: 32 ouvrées (3.38 acres), planted in 1966
and 2003
“Les Grands Champs”: 8 ouvrées (0.85 acre), planted in
1990
“Les Nosroyes”: 8 ouvrées (0.85 acre), planted in 1967
“Les Reuchaux”: 8 ouvrées (0.85 acre), planted in 1989
“La Rue aux Vaches”: 8 works planted in 1963
“Les Tremblots”: 40 works planted in 1955,1970,1972,
1979 and 1982
“Les Houlières”: 4.5 works planted in 1980
Area: 4ha 64a
- Region
- Bourgogne
- Appellation
- Côtes de Beaune
- Sub-Appellation
- Village
- Varietal Composition
- Chardonnay
- Aging
- 12 months in oak casks - 18% new, followed by 6 months in stainless steel.
- Alcohol
- 13%
This village-level wine is a true expression of the commune, showcasing the warmth of the vintage with ripe stone fruit and citrus. It also reveals depth with subtle saline notes, flint, and fresh white flowers. The texture is smooth and inviting.
