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, is one of the leading producers in biodynamics. Today, the Domaine extends over 24 hectares in Puligny-Montrachet, of which 4.8 hectares are grands crus and 10.8 hectares are premiers crus, all growing one varietal: Chardonnay.

Since 1996, Domaine Leflaive has been farmed entirely according to biodynamic principles. The preparations used in biodynamics allow the vine to reinforce its own immunity by respecting the natural balance of fauna and flora, helping the wines better express the qualities and particularities of the terroir. The soils in Puligny-Montrachet are calcareous clay with different percentages of clay and limestone, according to the locations. The soil also includes trace elements: traces of iron, magnesium, boron that assure nourishment to the roots that make a difference to each vine.

In the cellars, the philosophy of respect presides over the entire vinification process and follows the purest Bourgogne tradition: long and natural fermentations in oak barrels in the first year and in stainless steel the second winter. Fermentations are solely from indigenous yeasts. A light bâtonnage (stirring of the lees) is practiced between the end of alcoholic fermentation and beginning of malolactic fermentation. Bottling takes place in the springtime of the second year.