DOMAINE LEFLAIVE
In 1920 Joseph Leflaive took control of the Domaine and with the help of his estate manager François Virot undertook an extensive programme of replanting and extending the vineyards, which included selection of rootstock that suited each specific parcel. In 1953, Joseph's four children, Anne, Jeanne, Joseph and Vincent took control of the Domaine. Joseph who had been an insurance underwriter in Grenoble took over the administration and financial management, while Vincent took care of the vineyards and vinification. In 1990 Anne-Claude (daughter of Vincent) was appointed by the family as joint manager with Olivier (son of Joseph). Later, with Olivier focusing on his successful négociant business, Anne-Claude assumed the role of manager following the death of Vincent in 1993. The Domaine has gone from strength to strength under the control of Anne-Claude and produces some of the best white wines not only in the whole of Burgundy but also the world.
The Domaine consists of approximately 21 hectares. Pierre Morey served as régisseur of the Domaine from 1989, until his retirement in 2008. The Domaine adheres to the principles of biodynamic viticulture which aims to make sure the soil is taken care of naturally and allows harmonious interactions between the soil, vines and the environment. The Domaine has one parcel in the famed Montrachet vineyard, which produces their stunning Grand Cru Le Montrachet.
LE MONTRACHET
Le Montrachet is the most famous white burgundy Grand Cru produced from a single vineyard in the Côte de Beaune. The vineyard comprises just under 8 hectares of vines, some located in the Puligny commune and the rest in the Chassagne commune. The vineyards have a calcareous soil with a limestone base and a perfect south-east exposure. This unique terroir combined with some of the most famous producers in the world of fine wine makes Le Montrachet the greatest dry white wine in the world - white Burgundy at its most opulent and seductive. In 1991 Domaine Leflaive purchased a small parcel of the Grand Cru Le Montrachet vineyard in the Chassagne commune.
Le Montrachet
Domaine-bottled: Domaine Leflaive
--Vintage 2001(4)
--Vintage 2002(3)
--Vintage 2003(3)
--VIntage 2005(2)
All bottles of excellent appearance. Nine embossed wax capsules and three metal capsules
In polyshipper carton
Above 12 bottles per lot
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A RARE AND DESIRABLE MIXED CASE OF DOMAINE LEFLAIVE'S MONTRACHET OF FOUR FINE VINTAGES
Le Montrachet
Domaine-bottled: Domaine Leflaive
--Vintage 2001(4)
--Vintage 2002(3)
--Vintage 2003(3)
--VIntage 2005(2)
All bottles of excellent appearance. Nine embossed wax capsules and three metal capsules
In polyshipper carton
Above 12 bottles per lot
Le Montrachet
Domaine-bottled: Domaine Leflaive
--Vintage 2001(4)
--Vintage 2002(3)
--Vintage 2003(3)
--VIntage 2005(2)
All bottles of excellent appearance. Nine embossed wax capsules and three metal capsules
In polyshipper carton
Above 12 bottles per lot