2016 Domaine Leflaive Bourgogne Blanc, Burgundy, France

ABOUT THE WINE The Domaine Leflaive Bourgogne Blanc is a pure expression of Chardonnay sourced from estate vineyards in the Côte de Beaune, including parcels located near Puligny-Montrachet. Although classified as a regional Bourgogne, it reflects the same meticulous farming and winemaking philosophy applied to the domaine’s celebrated Premier and Grand Cru wines. The challenging 2016 vintage produced wines of remarkable clarity and freshness, with lower yields contributing to concentration and precision. Farmed biodynamically, the vineyards are cultivated with a focus on soil vitality, biodiversity, and allowing the character of each site to emerge naturally. In the cellar, Domaine Leflaive follows a restrained, traditional Burgundian approach: fermentation with native yeasts, careful élevage in French oak barrels, and extended maturation to enhance texture while preserving purity and terroir expression. The resulting wine combines bright citrus and orchard fruit with subtle notes of hazelnut, spice, and limestone minerality. Graceful and balanced, this Bourgogne Blanc pairs beautifully with roasted poultry, grilled seafood, scallops, creamy risotto, and soft cheeses, offering both immediate charm and the structure to continue developing with age. ABOUT THE PRODUCER Domaine Leflaive, based in Puligny-Montrachet in Burgundy’s Côte de Beaune, is regarded as one of the world’s benchmark producers of Chardonnay. The domaine’s modern reputation was shaped by Anne-Claude Leflaive, who championed biodynamic viticulture and fully converted the estate in the 1990s, helping inspire a broader movement toward sustainable and terroir-focused farming in Burgundy. The estate’s philosophy centers on revealing the individuality of each vineyard through meticulous organic and biodynamic practices, careful handwork in the vines, and minimal intervention in the cellar. Rather than emphasizing power or oak influence, Domaine Leflaive is celebrated for wines of finesse, energy, and extraordinary transparency. Today, Domaine Leflaive continues to uphold its legacy as one of Burgundy’s most influential domaines, producing Chardonnay that balances richness with precision and expresses the unique limestone soils and historic heritage of Puligny-Montrachet.