Domaine Leflaive, Puligny-Montrachet Story
The roots of the Leflaive family go back to 1717 when Claude Leflaive took up residence in Puligny-Montrachet, intent upon cultivating several acres of vineyards. The Domaine, in its present form, is one of the leading producers in biodynamics. Today, the Domaine extends over 24 hectares in Puligny-Montrachet, of which 4.8 hectares are grands crus and 10.8 hectares are premiers crus, all growing one varietal: Chardonnay.
History
Pure Burgundian Origins
The Leflaive family established residence in Puligny in 1717, when Claude Leflaive married a girl from the village and became one of the first vignerons on record in Puligny. His house, on today’s...
Vineyards
Domaine Leflaive is one of the pioneers of biodynamic viticulture in Burgundy. After increasing trials at the beginning of the 1990s, conversion has been total since 1996.
Biodynamics is a method of cultivation based u...
Winemaking
In the cellars, the philosophy of respect presides over the entire vinification process and follows the purest Bourgogne tradition: long and natural fermentations in oak barrels in the first year and in stainless steel t...
Biographies
Bourgogne
The birthplace of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, Bourgogne is a region shaped by ancient monasteries and renowned family estates. With its limestone, clay, and marl soils and cool climate, it produces wines of unmatched finesse, making it the pinnacle of wine regions for many.
