{"title":"Domaine Leflaive","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFew names are as closely connected with great white Burgundy as Domaine Leflaive. Based in Puligny-Montrachet, the family estate has become a benchmark for Chardonnay, producing wines known for their purity, precision and remarkable ability to express individual vineyards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Leflaive family’s story in Puligny-Montrachet stretches back to 1717, although the Domaine as we know it today took shape under Joseph Leflaive in the early 20th century. After a career as an engineer, Joseph returned his attention to the family vineyards, acquiring and replanting parcels and beginning to bottle wine under the Domaine Leflaive name.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA defining chapter came with his granddaughter, Anne-Claude Leflaive. Taking charge of the Domaine in the 1990s, she began experimenting with biodynamic viticulture, looking for a way to restore greater life and balance to the vineyards. The results convinced her, and by the latter half of the decade the entire estate was being farmed biodynamically. Her work made Domaine Leflaive one of Burgundy’s early leaders in biodynamics and influenced growers well beyond Puligny-Montrachet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday, the Domaine remains in family hands under Brice de La Morandière, Anne-Claude’s nephew and the great-grandson of Joseph Leflaive. Its holdings include some of Puligny-Montrachet’s most celebrated vineyards, with 4.8 hectares of Grand Cru and 10.8 hectares of Premier Cru vines. The approach remains centred on the vineyard: careful biodynamic farming, thoughtful winemaking and allowing each site to speak as clearly as possible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wines range from beautifully precise expressions of Puligny-Montrachet through to some of Burgundy’s great Grand Crus. What connects them is a sense of clarity and place. These are Chardonnays that can have extraordinary depth and longevity, yet at their best never feel heavy or overworked.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMore than three centuries after the Leflaive family first settled in Puligny-Montrachet, Domaine Leflaive remains one of the defining estates of white Burgundy — grounded in its vineyards, shaped by generations of the same family and always focused on what makes each piece of land distinct.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"domaine-leflaive-macon-verze-2024-750ml","title":"Domaine Leflaive Macon Verze 2024 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFresh peach, green apple and lemon make this Chardonnay bright and immediately appealing, with grapefruit adding a lively citrus edge. The fruit is pure and energetic, balanced by a gently creamy texture and the fine, flinty mineral character that is a hallmark of the wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSourced from biodynamically farmed vineyards around the Verzé valley, the wine is fermented and aged across stainless steel, foudres and concrete to retain freshness and clarity. There’s an elegant balance between texture and acidity, finishing clean, mineral and refreshing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautifully approachable introduction to Domaines Leflaive and a very polished expression of Chardonnay from the Mâconnais.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine Leflaive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54075573371180,"sku":null,"price":115.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/5280\/2348\/files\/LafonMeursault_3.png?v=1791239006"},{"product_id":"domaine-leflaive-macon-verze-les-chenes-2024-750ml","title":"Domaine Leflaive Macon Verze Les Chenes 2024 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhite peach, crisp apple and grapefruit make this Chardonnay immediately bright and inviting, with the fruit gaining a little extra richness from a subtle pastry-like note. Fresh citrus carries through the palate, balancing its rounded, gently fleshy texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLes Chênes is farmed biodynamically and harvested by hand, bringing Domaine Leflaive’s meticulous approach to Chardonnay south to the Mâconnais. There’s plenty of generosity here, but also the precision the domaine is known for, with a fine mineral character keeping the wine focused through a fresh, clean and persistent finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine Leflaive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54075576451372,"sku":null,"price":136.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/5280\/2348\/files\/LafonMeursault_1.png?v=1791238719"},{"product_id":"domaine-leflaive-macon-verze-la-jobeline-2024-750ml","title":"Domaine Leflaive Macon Verze La Jobeline 2024 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eFresh lemon, white peach and crisp pear give this Chardonnay a bright, pure character, with white flowers and a subtle chalky note adding detail. The fruit is vibrant and beautifully defined, with a restrained richness underneath.\u003cbr\u003eProduced from biodynamically farmed vineyards in Verzé, this shows the precision and purity associated with Leflaive in a more accessible expression. The palate is energetic and finely textured, with fresh acidity and a clear mineral line carrying through to a clean, persistent finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine Leflaive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54075577303340,"sku":null,"price":136.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/5280\/2348\/files\/Domaine_Leflaive_Macon_Verze_La_Jobeline_2024_2.png?v=1791187627"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/5280\/2348\/collections\/1_1915e015-6243-4d75-be0f-8bbd1827eaef.png?v=1791239980","url":"https:\/\/normanbyfinewines.co.nz\/collections\/domaine-leflaive.oembed","provider":"Normanby Fine Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}