Domaine Leflaive

Visiting Brice de la Morandière at Domaine Leflaive

By Steen Öhman October 19, 2026 -

Meeting Brice de la Morandière at Domaine Leflaive brings us to the very core of the wine globe and with that Burgundy. Burgundy is normally and in reality very local, but if we step up the game in Burgundy by meeting Brice or Louis-Michel Liger-Belair then Burgundy suddenly start to embrace the …

Visit to Domaine Leflaive – Tasting the 2023s

By Steen Öhman June 17, 2025 -

Domaine Leflaive is always a treat ... I’ve had the pleasure of previous wine makers and managers, but this time, I met with Brice de La Morandière, who is the current leader of Domaine Leflaive, and as a family member, a part-owner of Domaine Leflaive. This was a cheerful visit ... great and …

Visit to Domaine Leflaive – Tasting the 2022s

By Steen Öhman May 23, 2024 -

The 2022 vintage in many ways is back to normal - and back to volume - after frost destroyed much of the '21 vintage. To say that 2022 is without issues is perhaps an overstatement, but tasting the wines, one is left with a smile and a joyful mind. These are hedonistic wines, generous, and …

Visit to Domaine Leflaive – Tasting the 2021s Before Bottling

By Steen Öhman April 11, 2023 -

The 2021 vintage in many ways comes from an annus horribilis, especially if you are located in Côte de Beaune and make white wine. The April frost struck hard and also somewhat randomly, leaving some vineyards denuded of fruit, according to Domaine Leflaive winemaker Pierre Vincent. The estate …

Visit to Domaine Leflaive – Tasting the 2020s During Elevage

By Steen Öhman May 10, 2022 -

I've tasted quite a few white 2020s, and I was therefore delighted and excited to taste the '20s at Domaine Leflaive with Pierre Vincent, the estate's winemaker and general manager. Improvements in the new Leflaive era Domaine Leflaive has undertaken some major improvements, including a …