This is one of the greatest exponents of Chardonnay in the world, and arguably the greatest Puligny Estate in Burgundy. Bio-dynamically cultivated, it shows a purity of fruit, richness and balance that is simply breathtaking. The grapes for this wine are produced in eight sepearte parcels from vines that were planted back in in the 1950's and 1960's, which gives greater fruit intensity from inevitably lower yields.
This is one of the greatest exponents of Chardonnay in the world, and arguably the greatest Puligny Estate in Burgundy. Bio-dynamically cultivated, it shows a purity of fruit, richness and balance that is simply breathtaking. The grapes for this wine are produced in eight sepearte parcels from vines that were planted back in in the 1950's and 1960's, which gives greater fruit intensity from inevitably lower yields.
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Domaine Leflaive can trace its history back ten generations to 1717 however its modern history started in 1920 when Joseph Leflaive, an engineer who helped design France's first submarine, started to replant the family vines, with his sons Vincent and Jo later establishing an international reputation for the estate.
Anne-Claude, daughter of the much admired Vincent, ran the estate from 1993 until her untimely death in 2015, adopting organic then biodynamic methods, reaching full accreditation in 1997. They spread tiny amounts of powdered silica in the vines to aid photosynthesis and even sprayed them with arnica and valerian after big hail storms to kick start the vines back into action.
Domaine Leflaive can trace its history back ten generations to 1717 however its modern history started in 1920 when Joseph Leflaive, an engineer who helped design France's first submarine, started to replant the family vines, with his sons Vincent and Jo later establishing an international reputation for the estate.
Anne-Claude, daughter of the much admired Vincent, ran the estate from 1993 until her untimely death in 2015, adopting organic then biodynamic methods, reaching full accreditation in 1997. They spread tiny amounts of powdered silica in the vines to aid photosynthesis and even sprayed them with arnica and valerian after big hail storms to kick start the vines back into action. One result has been higher acidity levels, with freshness being retained in flabbier vintages. The estate extends to 23.5 ha, mostly in Puligny with almost 11 ha of premier cru including large holdings of Clavoillon and Pucelles as well as almost five hectares of grand cru. Ploughing and no artificial fertilisers make their vines particularly deep-rooted, helping to shape their powerful and complex wines. All the wines are vinified in oak barrels over about ten months before being transferred back to very small stainless steel tanks for a further eight months to undergo a natural clarification, finally being bottled 18 months after vintage.
Clean, direct attack with ripe apple and white peach notes. On the palate there is a clear mineral thread running through, counteering the fruit with dryness and a sense of purpose. Long, pure and with plenty of energy, this is an engaging wine which will be a beauty to drink in its youth.
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