Quite simply,
producing Fine Wines
This short maxim represents a big promise for Olivier Leflaive. First of all, respecting the love of the terroir that has been handed down through the generations. Contributing to the reputation of the region, and preserving the soul and personality of the wines through a plot-based approach. But it is also the promise of embodying values and always following our convictions. It is also, and above all, the promise of sparking dreams thanks to an emotional approach to the way the wines are experienced. Hence, from the vine to the glass, the family-run winery, authentic and ancestral, has become a guarantee of quality over the past 40 years.The family, a state of mind
Passing on the family spirit and sharing it is a vocation that the House owes to its history and heritage.
When Olivier, its founder, talks about the road he has travelled, he describes it as a series of chances and opportunities: the chance to be born into a Burgundy family and the opportunity to discover a life of sharing among great wines; the chance to have experienced the world of music in Paris and the opportunity it gave for some unique encounters; the chance to be in the right place at the right time and the opportunity to create his own wine house. But above all, this opportunity stems from a state of mind: being open to others, and being prepared to welcome into the family, in the broadest sense, all those who wish to join it.More than an estate, a great House
Being a family-run wine house, means a commitment to passing on a passion while taking care of others. The estate was created in 1984, and has developed in this way ever since. While the reputation of the House has been forged on its high quality requirements, vintage after vintage, it also knows how to challenge itself to keep its promise: striving for quality, and guaranteeing its consistency. In Chassagne-Montrachet, large marble stone quarries form a rocky front: in Paris, the Trocadéro or more recently the Louvre Pyramid use this stone in pink or beige paving. A demanding vintage. 2023 is now seen as the hottest year with the temperatures above seasonal averages. This vintage is also characterized by significant water deficit during the growing season and strong disease pressure. We also noticed strong heterogeneities in maturity with dynamics that are difficult to anticipate. If we are on the side of Santenay (deeper and more clayey soil), or on the side of Puligny (light and pebbly soil), the wines produced will be different. This cuvee is produced from own vineyards (Houillères and Pierres), but also the purchase of the grapes on the terroir of Charrières, Blanchot Dessous et Morichots. Tasting note
A wine full of subtlety, marked by aromas of Japanese grapefruit, offering a beautiful balance between substance and finesse. On the palate, it is juicy, with subtle notes of humus and fern that add complexity. A wine that is both powerful and refined.
Food pairings
Ideal with mackerel in mustard sauce or a shrimp blanquette