History


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A family history

Wine runs in the veins of the Leflaive family, thanks to a heritage passed on like a precious treasure from generation to generation. Olivier represents the 18th generation of the family, and in 1984, he created an eponymous business for vinification and ageing wines in Puligny-Montrachet, in the very heart of Burgundy’s Côte d’Or. It was a high-risk gamble, but one that paid off, and over the next few years, he established a unique brand that has become a reference for the Côtes de Beaune.

Later, he was joined by his brother Patrick, then his daughter Julie, and his former son-in-law, Jean Soubeyrand. As such, he brought a new structure to the family saga, because adventures are always better when shared.

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An estate

With 100 hectares of vines, 26 of which are owned by the wine house, and 82 climats, including the celebrated grand crus of Bâtard-Montrachet, Chevalier-Montrachet, and Montrachet, the estate gives pride of place to these famous plots of Burgundy vines, always respecting traditional techniques and the handing down of expertise.

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An Haute Couture business

With hand-picked grapes and ageing in barrels masterfully managed by its technical team, this wine house’s savoir-faire is the guarantee of elegant wines that are remarkable in every way. The whites are extremely sophisticated, the reds offer a perfectly controlled intensity. Champagne Valentin, the latest audacious creation from Olivier Leflaive, represents the transfer of Burgundy expertise to the terroir of Champagne, resulting in a highly-original fizz.

A driving force

At Olivier Leflaive, audacity is a driving force, the lifeblood of the family. The tasting table – a flagbearer for wine tourism in Burgundy – exemplified how this boldness pays off and has now been followed by this four-star hotel. Olivier Leflaive is writing a new chapter in the family story, his confidence underpinned by a heritage that drives him to reach for the stars. In 2020, Julie took over the design of the hotel, bringing a contemporary feel and chic style that she has honed over time, driven by the same desire to take this family story forward through a new chapter.