The roots of the Leflaive family go back to 1717 when Claude Leflaive took up residence in Puligny-Montrachet, intent upon cultivating several acres of vineyards. The domaine, in its present form, was created by Joseph Leflaive between the years of 1910 and 1930, as a result of his successive purchases of vineyards and houses.
Today, the domaine extends over 24 hectares (59.3 acres) in Puligny-Montrachet, of which 4.8 hectares (11.9 acres) are grands crus and 10.8 hectares (26.7 acres) are premiers crus, all growing one varietal: Chardonnay. Since 2004 the domaine has expanded into the Mâconnais and cultivates some 20 hectares 49.4 acres) in Mâcon-Verzé and Solutré-Pouilly.
92 Points Jasper Morris (Inside Burgundy)
Mostly planted in 2004 with a trial patch from 1996, to see if the plot would thrive in chardonnay in place of pinot noir. Mid lemon yellow. Quite a note of linear, cleaner, struck match reduction, apples with some intensity, and persistent. Not quite the density here, as opposed to intensity, but still a very fine wine. Drink from 2028-2032.
91 Points William Kelley (Wine Advocate)
The 2023 Meursault 1er Cru Sous le Dos d’Ane is showing well, offering up notes of ear, peach, green apple and white flowers, followed by a medium-bodied, fine-boned and delicate palate that emphasizes purity and brightness.