Domaine Olivier Leflaive Saint-Aubin 1er Cru ‘En Remilly’ 2022

Why is this Wine so Yummy?

IN THE VINEYARD

Wine-Growing method : Sustainable
Harvest: 100 % manual

VINIFICATION

At their arrival in our cellar, the grapes are immediately and carefully pressed with a pneumatic press .
100% whole grapes
24h static settling
Alcoholic and malolactic fermentations in oak barrels

AGEING

12 months (whose 4 months in stainless steel tank)
100% oak barrels (whose 15% of new oak)

About Olivier Leflaive

The Leflaive Family has been rooted in Puligny Montrachet since 1717. In the 20th century, Joseph Leflaive (1870-1953), a descendant of the founder, Claude Leflaive, steadily acquired parcels of exceptional 1er Cru and Grand Cru vineyards mainly in the village of Puligny-Montrachet and was one of the precursors of domain bottling (mis en bouteille au domaine); Domaine Leflaive began exporting to the United States in the early 1930’s.

Olivier, Jo’s son, was co-manager of Domaine Leflaive with his uncle Vincent, from 1982 to 1990, and with Anne-Claude, his cousin, from 1990 to 1994.

Entrepreneurial and creative, in 1985 Olivier started his own business, focusing solely on quality, buying grapes and managing vineyards, with a team directed by Olivier Leflaive himself. With his own team in place, Olivier Leflaive was able to source wines from outside of Puligny-Montrachet.

In 1995, Olivier Leflaive in mutual agreement with his family, left Domaine Leflaive to concentrate on Maison Olivier Leflaive.

Today, the Maison Olivier Leflaive controls 50 acres of vineyards located mainly in Puligny-Montrachet, Chassagne-Montrachet, Meursault and Pommard. Since 2010, Maison Olivier Leflaive has recovered its ownership in legendary vineyards managed by Domaine Leflaive after the lapse of an 18-year lease to the Domaine.

Being a grower and grape buyer enable Maison Olivier Leflaive the strength to produce wines from Côte Chalonnaise and Côte de Beaune. The wines of Maison Olivier Leflaive are widely regarded for their precision, elegance and finesse.

The domaine produces wine from some 65 appellations with 85% of the production being white wine.

In the Vineyard

Olivier Laflaive hold around 20Ha of their own vines, sourcing fruit from a large number of growers across the entire Côte.

In the Winery

Explore vintage at Oliver Leflaive with the retrospective of the 2010 vintage.

The 2022 Vintage

For Olivier Leflaive in the Côte de Beaune

The 2022 vintage brought serenity back to the vineyard with a heathy harvest and correct volumes. With rainfall accumulations far from excessive, the year 2022 was marked by average temperatures higher than seasonal norms and rainfall deficits from the start of the vine’s vegetative cycle. At the beginning of April, episodes of frost will recall the terrible nights of April 6 and 7 of 2021, but fortunately with an impact beyond measure. The year 2022 is the year of all records for sunshine with the equivalent of an additional month of July.

Where in the World is Olivier Leflaive?

Olivier Leflaive is based in Puligny-Montrachet. This wine comes from the adjacent village of Saint-Aubin