Olivier Leflaive

Olivier Leflaive is one of the established names of Puligny-Montrachet and the wider Côte de Beaune. A member of the Leflaive family, Olivier worked at Domaine Leflaive before establishing his own business in 1984. Initially focused on purchasing grapes and must from growers, the house gradually developed into a combination of négociant and domaine, with its own vineyard holdings alongside long-standing relationships with growers. Based in Puligny-Montrachet, Olivier Leflaive is particularly associated with the white wines of the Côte de Beaune.

The range extends across much of Bourgogne, but its heart lies in Puligny-Montrachet, Chassagne-Montrachet and Meursault. The portfolio includes regional and village wines alongside numerous Premiers Crus and several Grands Crus, including wines from Bâtard-Montrachet, Chevalier-Montrachet and other celebrated Chardonnay sites. Chardonnay dominates production, although the house also produces a smaller selection of Pinot Noir from the Côte de Beaune and Côte de Nuits.

Both estate-grown and purchased grapes are used, with close attention paid to vineyard origin and the quality of the fruit supplied by partner growers. Harvesting is largely carried out by hand, while vinification is adapted to the individual appellation and vineyard. For the white wines, fermentation and élevage commonly take place in oak barrels, with the proportion of new oak carefully adjusted according to the level and character of the wine. The approach is classical, aiming for balance between fruit, texture, freshness and the influence of élevage.

Olivier Leflaive’s wines are generally polished and accessible while retaining a clear sense of their appellation. The whites combine ripe Chardonnay fruit with freshness, measured oak and a refined texture, becoming more structured and complex as the hierarchy rises towards the Premiers and Grands Crus. With extensive holdings and grower relationships across the Côte de Beaune, Olivier Leflaive offers a broad perspective on some of Bourgogne’s most important Chardonnay terroirs.