The bourgognes of the Domaine have always received many impressive compliments for their finesse and elegance, remarkable given the modest status of the appellation. The secret is that this Bourgogne comes only from plots planted in Puligny-Montrachet, just below the Village appellations.
François Virot, the manager of Joseph Leflaive in the fifties, used to say that these terroirs were perfect for Chardonnay. Unfortunately, priorities were different at the time which, along with administrative restrictions thwarted our ambitions to expand in these areas. However, last year an opportunity arose and the desire to file a formal request for planting rights became reality and the Domaine received authorisation to plant 1.3 hectares.
This possibility of new plantings is also an opportunity for the Domaine to reflect on and to experiment with new techniques. Located on the lower hillside, in rich soils, La Plante des Champs gives comparatively vigorous vines, sometimes a little too so if one wishes to maintain and even improve the quality of the wines. This is why these vines were planted with a greater density of 13,333 vines per hectare. The root competition between each plant will lead each to produce less in quantity and more in quality with more concentrated grapes. The terroir effect will be even more evident on tasting.
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07 February 2019When to enjoy the 2016 vintage?Read more
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29 November 2018Barrels, bigger size containers and egg shaped vatsRead more
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29 November 2018The immense potential of the Maconnais terroirsRead more
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29 November 20182018 Harvest : A Pleasant Surprise, Quantity and Quality WiseRead more
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10 November 2018Puligny-Montrachet vineyard this autumnDonwlooad the photo
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03 October 20182018 harvest at Domaine Leflaive : GalleryRead more
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29 May 2018Discovery of magnificent "cabotes" in NantouxRead more
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29 May 2018Leflaive & AssociésRead more
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28 May 2018Renovation of our cellars continuesRead more
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27 May 2018Winter cover cropRead more
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01 December 2017Puligny-Montrachet in the snowDownload
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16 November 2017HARVEST 2017 : VERY SATISFACTORYRead more
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16 November 2017E PROVENANCE : FOR A BETTER CONSERVATION OF WINESRead more
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16 November 2017Biodynamic viticulture at Domaine LeflaiveRead more
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16 November 2017Raw clay brick wall in our new cellarsRead more
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19 October 2017Domaine Leflaive "Montrachet 2015" Grand CruRead more
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03 June 2017Pierre Vincent joins Domaine LeflaiveRead more
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02 June 2017Domaine Leflaive expands in Puligny!Read more
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01 June 2017Des magnums, des vieux millésimes à commander en ligneRead more
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30 April 2017The fight against frost, in 2017 againRead more
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10 November 2016MONTRACHET 2016 : FIRST AND FOREMOST A STORY OF MUTUAL FRIENDSHIPRead more
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02 November 2016THE DOMAINE LABEL : BACK TO THE FUTURERead more
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26 May 2015Homage to Anne-Claude Leflaive (6.4.2015)Read more
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28 March 2014Anne-Claude Leflaive :" Masters of Wine and drinks business" en 2014Read more
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06 January 2014Authentication sealingRead more
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01 March 2012Biodynamy in 35 questionsRead more
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23 September 2011Anne-Claude Leflaive décorée de la médaille de Chevalier de l'ordre des Arts et des LettresRead more
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01 November 2009Vincent Leflaive : Chevalier du mérite agricole en 1990Read more