Domaines Leflaive : Pouilly-Fuissé Village 2023

A full-bodied white Burgundy with beautiful structure

The estate
Based in Puligny-Montrachet, France, Domaine Leflaive is a true icon of Burgundy. While the family's roots trace back to 1717, the modern estate took its current legal form in 1973 with the creation of a civil operating company. A true pioneer, the estate distinguished itself with a complete conversion to biodynamics as early as 1997, driven by Anne-Claude Leflaive. Today, Brice de la Morandière oversees this prestigious 24-hectare vineyard in the Côte de Beaune, extended into the Mâconnais. The estate is renowned worldwide for its great white wines, blending tradition, agronomic innovation and respect for biodiversity.

The vineyard
The grapes for the Pouilly-Fuissé cuvée come from 12 plots spread across 2.16 hectares in the Mâconnais. Located around the famous Roche de Solutré, these vines benefit from a variety of exposures ranging from south-east to south-west. They thrive on clay-limestone soils that are often shallow, promoting a beautiful concentration in the berries. The entire vineyard is rigorously farmed biodynamically, integrating a comprehensive ecological vision with the planting of conservation orchards and hedges to stimulate local biodiversity.

Winemaking and aging
After entirely hand-harvested grapes and meticulous sorting, the musts of the Pouilly-Fuissé Village 2023 are transported daily to Puligny-Montrachet. The process begins with a long, gentle pneumatic pressing, followed by a 24-hour settling. Fermentation takes place 25% in concrete eggs and 75% in oak barrels (of which 15% are new). Aging extends over a total of 15 to 16 months: first 12 months in barrels, then approximately 6 months in tanks for refinement. Finally, the wine undergoes a homoeopathic fining and a very light filtration before bottling.

Grape variety
This Pouilly-Fuissé Village 2023 from Domaine Leflaive is 100% Chardonnay.