The name of the Domaine Leflaive will long remain associated with its famous ambassador Anne-Claude who, with the energy of the pioneers, converted the domaine to biodynamics between 1993 and 1997. The Leflaive family has lived in Puligny since 1717. But it was the genius of a marine engineer, a student of the Ecole Polytéchnique,which was needed to revive an area devastated by phylloxera. After participating in the design of the first French submarine, Joseph Leflaive returned to his native village, replanted and raised the profile of the domaine's wines well beyond the French borders. The third generation, Olivier and his cousin Anne-Claude, ensured that the domaine was at the heights of Burgundian hierarchy. Tasting the domaine's wines is a unique experience for any wine lover. The special attention paid to the vineyard and to the winemaking allows its particularly rich wines to reveal all the subtleties of the different Burgundian terroirs. Montrachet, Batârd, Chevalier, Bienvenues-Bâtard and the premier crus Folatières or Pucelles are wines with fundamentally different identities. These are rare cuvées, which every wine lover should taste at least once!

Les Chênes by Domain Leflaive is a marvellous expression of the Chardonnay grape, grown on clay-limestone soils on south-westerly facing parcels. These vines are worked in a biodynamic manner, underlining the estate’s commitment to the quality and authenticity of their terroir and grapes.
The harvests are carried out meticulously by hand, followed by gentle pressing and thorough decanting. The musts are taken to Puligny-Montrachet for fermentation and ageing, benefiting from the expertise of Domain Leflaive's technical team. Vinification takes place in vats with ageing on lees for 15 to 16 months, offering incredible complexity and richness. The fermentation process combines the use of stainless steel vats, concrete barrels and new oak barrels, deepening the wine’s nuance.
On the nose, pure, mineral aromas blend with delicate floral notes. On the palate, vibrant tension leads to a succulent finish, marked by a distinctive iodine note that lingers.