Leflaive
About Domaine Leflaive
The single most famous and enormously respected estate in Puligny-Montrachet, there have been members of the Leflaive clan dabbling in vinous affairs in the area since 1717 – the true founder of the current domaine as we know it, however, was Joseph Leflaive (1970-1953). The great man’s sons did an admirable job of expanding their vineyard holdings, as well as building the foundations of the fearsome reputation this Burgundian legend enjoys to this day.
It was under the visionary and transformative stewardship of Anne-Claude Leflaive, taking the reins in 1990, that this mythical domaine became a leader of Burgundy’s now-ubiquitous biodynamic movement, with the entire estate converting to fully biodynamic as early as 1997! The tragic and untimely death of Anne-Claude in 2015 saw general management pass to Eric Remy, who is doing an admirable job of honouring the legacy of the great woman.
Viniculture
Domaine Leflaive is one of the largest holders of Grands and 1er Crus in the appellation, with 22 hectares in total of which no fewer than 5 are Grands Crus. One would be hard pressed to find any domaine with finer plots at their disposal, and it is most fortunate that the Leflaive family are true masters at expressing every ounce of sublime minerality, personality and vitality from these exceptional terroirs.
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Burgundy | 2 | - |
Inc. TAX
€678.94 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
Inc. TAX
€600.97 |
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Burgundy | 2 | - |
Inc. TAX
€604.19 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
Inc. TAX
€477.34 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 86 (IB) |
Inc. TAX
€545.52 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (86)Made from 10 plots covering 13 ha, vinified and aged in a mix of stainless steel, concrete, demi-muids and foudres for one year, then all is blended in tank before bottling in January. A fairly full yellow in colour with some sunshine alongside the definite reductive character. The bouquet grows in richness, with ripe apple notes. A juicy quality of fruit, even a little bit buttery, salted butter for sure. 13.2% alcohol. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
Inc. TAX
€449.52 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 89 (VN) |
Inc. TAX
€937.46 |
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Vinous (89)The 2022 Mâcon-Verzé is raised in stainless steel, concrete and foudres, around 10% wood for micro-oxygenation. It is bottled early in the year after the harvest. The nose offers a clean, precise, malic bouquet with orchard fruit emerging with time. The palate is taut, fresh and lightly spiced, with fine weight and ample depth on the finish. Enjoy this Mâcon-Verzé over the next 3 to 5 years. |
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Burgundy | 2 | - |
Inc. TAX
€601.92 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90 (VN) |
Inc. TAX
€2,570.87 |
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Vinous (90)The 2020 Meursault Sous Le Dos d'Ane offers traces of orchard fruit, hints of linseed and hazelnut, nicely focused and gains intensity in the glass. The palate is well balanced with a slightly tangy entry, hints of orange rind and fresh pear and moderate depth with a tensile and slightly pithy finish. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 92+ (WA) |
Inc. TAX
€2,124.72 |
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Wine Advocate (92+)The 2022 Meursault 1er Cru Sous le Dos d'Ane exhibits aromas of pear, white flowers, freshly baked bread and stuck match, followed by a medium to full-bodied, ample and racy palate that's pure and precise, concluding with a chalky finish. As readers may remember, this parcel, formerly planted to red, abuts Pierre Morey's Meursault Perrières, and the soils are very stony. |
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Burgundy | 2 | - |
Inc. TAX
€648.97 |
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Burgundy | 2 | - |
Inc. TAX
€916.54 |
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Burgundy | 2 | - |
In Bond
€542.00 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
€481.00 |
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Burgundy | 2 | - |
In Bond
€481.00 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
€374.00 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 86 (IB) |
In Bond
€434.00 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (86)Made from 10 plots covering 13 ha, vinified and aged in a mix of stainless steel, concrete, demi-muids and foudres for one year, then all is blended in tank before bottling in January. A fairly full yellow in colour with some sunshine alongside the definite reductive character. The bouquet grows in richness, with ripe apple notes. A juicy quality of fruit, even a little bit buttery, salted butter for sure. 13.2% alcohol. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
€354.00 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 89 (VN) |
In Bond
€740.00 |
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Vinous (89)The 2022 Mâcon-Verzé is raised in stainless steel, concrete and foudres, around 10% wood for micro-oxygenation. It is bottled early in the year after the harvest. The nose offers a clean, precise, malic bouquet with orchard fruit emerging with time. The palate is taut, fresh and lightly spiced, with fine weight and ample depth on the finish. Enjoy this Mâcon-Verzé over the next 3 to 5 years. |
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Burgundy | 2 | - |
In Bond
€481.00 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90 (VN) |
In Bond
€2,120.00 |
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Vinous (90)The 2020 Meursault Sous Le Dos d'Ane offers traces of orchard fruit, hints of linseed and hazelnut, nicely focused and gains intensity in the glass. The palate is well balanced with a slightly tangy entry, hints of orange rind and fresh pear and moderate depth with a tensile and slightly pithy finish. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 92+ (WA) |
In Bond
€1,750.00 |
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Wine Advocate (92+)The 2022 Meursault 1er Cru Sous le Dos d'Ane exhibits aromas of pear, white flowers, freshly baked bread and stuck match, followed by a medium to full-bodied, ample and racy palate that's pure and precise, concluding with a chalky finish. As readers may remember, this parcel, formerly planted to red, abuts Pierre Morey's Meursault Perrières, and the soils are very stony. |
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Burgundy | 2 | - |
In Bond
€521.00 |
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Burgundy | 2 | - |
In Bond
€740.00 |
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