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White dry
An expressive white Burgundy combining richness, freshness and the mineral character associated with a stony terroir. This is Olivier Leflaive’s Récolte du Domaine wine from the specific Meursault 1er Cru climat of Sous le Dos d’Âne.
The nose reveals white flowers, citrus fruit and lemon zest. On the palate, the wine is fresh, rich and textured, with pronounced acidity and a mineral, stony character. Citrus notes add tension and freshness, while the finish is long and expressive.
The Sous le Dos d’Âne vineyard lies next to Meursault Perrières Dessus, in the Blagny area. Planted on a slope, its soils are dominated by calcareous clay, marl and stones. The producer associates this terroir with the wine’s distinctive mineral character, reminiscent of flint. The vineyard covers 5.03 hectares and lies at an altitude of 300–350 metres, with vines averaging 26 years of age. The grapes are harvested by hand.
The wine is made from 100% 'Chardonnay'. The grapes are used whole, and after 24 hours of settling, both alcoholic and malolactic fermentation take place in oak barrels. The wine is aged for 18 months, six of which are spent in stainless-steel tanks and the remainder in oak barrels, 25% of which are new.
Serve at 12-14° C with seafood, foie gras, blue cheeses.
The name "Olivier Leflaive" is very well known to Burgundy lovers. The roots of this family, deeply embedded in the Puligny-Montrachet soil, date back to 1717, but it was not until the 20th century that Joseph Leflaive began actively cultivating the family winery and traditions. His vision was simple but grand – to create top-quality Burgundy wines that would reflect the unique terroir of the region.
His son Olivier, having inherited the family traditions, founded his own estate in 1984, named after himself. This step allowed him to experiment not only with white wines but also with red wines, expanding the family's holdings. In 2010, "Olivier Leflaive" regained its long-cherished vineyards, which had been leased to "Domaine Leflaive" for 18 years. Today, the estate boasts 15 hectares of prestigious vineyards in the Puligny, Chassagne, and Meursault regions.
The year 2023 marks a new chapter in the history of "Olivier Leflaive" – after a long and impressive career, technical director Franck Grux retired. His place was taken by the talented winemaker Solène Panigai, who will undoubtedly continue the traditions of this house and continue to create exceptional Burgundy wines.
Wine Style
Olivier Leflaive wines are characterized by nobility and elegance. They are balanced and pleasant to drink both young and aged.
Prestigious Vineyards
The Olivier Leflaive estate wines are produced from vineyards located in prestigious areas:
These vineyards are complemented by other, lesser-known but equally high-quality plots.
Aging and Consumption Period
Olivier Leflaive wines are valued for the possibility of enjoying them while still young, but they also have excellent aging potential.
