Since the 2012 vintage, the Leflaive & Associés project has fostered long-term partnerships between Domaine Leflaive and carefully chosen growers in the Côte de Beaune (Auxey-Duresses in particular) and the Côte Chalonnaise (Rully). The Leflaive & Associés cellars in Puligny-Montrachet are a stone’s throw from those of the domaine wines.
Since the 2012 vintage, the Leflaive & Associés project has fostered long-term partnerships between Domaine Leflaive and carefully chosen growers in the Côte de Beaune (Auxey-Duresses in particular) and the Côte Chalonnaise (Rully). The Leflaive & Associés cellars in Puligny-Montrachet are a stone’s throw from those of the domaine wines.
BOURGOGNE BLANC
Brand new in 2019 this is drawn from 5 plots close to the village of Puligny itself – Les Femelottes, Le Pré de la Dame, Champs Perrier, Bluses, Les Equinces. These are farmed biodynamically by two sisters and leased by the Domaine. This is a terrific introduction to the Domaine’s own Bourgogne Blanc. Very clean, pure, tight fruit on the nose, very subtly creamy with an elegant, delicate structure, zesty fruit and a nice kick of richness on the finish. This will be worth watching.
Corney & Barrow Score 16.5 - 17
Recommended drinking from 2021 – 2024
£455/CASE OF 12 BOTTLES, IN BOND UK
£485/CASE OF 6 MAGNUMS, IN BOND UK
AUXEY-DURESSES
This is a curiously overlooked appellation but with a history that goes way back to Celtic and Gallo-Roman times and latterly an estate of the Abbey of Cluny. Lying between Meursault and Saint-Romain and high on the Saint-Romain slopes the harvest is almost always later than in Puligny, in this case by nearly two weeks. Lovely nose both lemony and rich with a touch of fresh almond and a palate that offers medium concentration, fuller than the lighter Puligny style, a light richness and good length. Another one to watch.
Corney & Barrow Score 17
Recommended drinking from 2022 – 2025
£435/CASE OF 12 BOTTLES, IN BOND UK
£465/CASE OF 6 MAGNUMS, IN BOND UK
BOURGOGNE BLANC
Brand new in 2019 this is drawn from 5 plots close to the village of Puligny itself – Les Femelottes, Le Pré de la Dame, Champs Perrier, Bluses, Les Equinces. These are farmed biodynamically by two sisters and leased by the Domaine. This is a terrific introduction to the Domaine’s own Bourgogne Blanc. Very clean, pure, tight fruit on the nose, very subtly creamy with an elegant, delicate structure, zesty fruit and a nice kick of richness on the finish. This will be worth watching.
Corney & Barrow Score 16.5 - 17
Recommended drinking from 2021 – 2024
£455/CASE OF 12 BOTTLES, IN BOND UK
£485/CASE OF 6 MAGNUMS, IN BOND UK
AUXEY-DURESSES
This is a curiously overlooked appellation but with a history that goes way back to Celtic and Gallo-Roman times and latterly an estate of the Abbey of Cluny. Lying between Meursault and Saint-Romain and high on the Saint-Romain slopes the harvest is almost always later than in Puligny, in this case by nearly two weeks. Lovely nose both lemony and rich with a touch of fresh almond and a palate that offers medium concentration, fuller than the lighter Puligny style, a light richness and good length. Another one to watch.
Corney & Barrow Score 17
Recommended drinking from 2022 – 2025
£435/CASE OF 12 BOTTLES, IN BOND UK
£465/CASE OF 6 MAGNUMS, IN BOND UK