Olivier Leflaive is a Puligny-Montrachet house built on white Burgundy: precise, mineral Chardonnay from Bourgogne Blanc up to Bâtard-Montrachet, with a handful of elegant reds from the Côte de Beaune. It is a separate business from the famous Domaine Leflaive, run by a different branch of the same family.
Maison Olivier Leflaive: a négociant house in Puligny-Montrachet
Olivier Leflaive grew up in one of Burgundy's best-known wine families. He co-managed Domaine Leflaive from 1982 to 1994, first with his uncle Vincent and then with his cousin Anne-Claude Leflaive, while building up his own house, founded in 1984. Maison Olivier Leflaive works as a négociant, buying grapes from growers it knows well, and also farms its own vineyards.
The style is about clarity and freshness rather than weight. Long-time winemaker Franck Grux shaped a house signature of taut acidity, subtle oak and a clear expression of each village, and the team continues that approach today.
Olivier Leflaive white Burgundy, from Bourgogne to grand cru
The entry wines are some of the most reliable in Burgundy. Les Sétilles is a Bourgogne Blanc from vineyards around Puligny and Meursault, with lemon, white flowers and a crisp finish. The Bourgogne Blanc and Bourgogne Aligoté are bright and easy, and Chablis Les Deux Rives brings the oyster-shell tang of the Yonne.
Moving up, Saint-Aubin 1er Cru Les Charmois, Pernand-Vergelesses Blanc, Auxey-Duresses, Saint-Romain and Montagny 1er Cru offer village character from the edges of the Côte de Beaune and the Côte Chalonnaise. Puligny-Montrachet is the house's home village and a natural place to start: fine, floral and mineral, with the restraint the village is known for. At the top, Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru 2018 is rich and powerful, with ripe stone fruit, hazelnut and a long, saline finish.
Red wines from Olivier Leflaive: Volnay, Santenay and Cuvée Margot
The reds are fewer but well worth knowing. Bourgogne Rouge Cuvée Margot is a juicy, red-fruited Pinot Noir for everyday drinking. Santenay Rouge is firmer and more savoury, and Volnay 1er Cru Les Mitans 2017 shows the silky, perfumed side of Volnay with a few years of bottle age.
Food pairing and serving
Serve the whites at 10 to 13°C, the grand cru at the warmer end. Les Sétilles and Chablis suit shellfish and goat's cheese; Puligny and Saint-Aubin pair with scallops, sole and poultry in cream sauce; Bâtard-Montrachet can handle lobster or veal. Serve the reds at 15 to 16°C with roast chicken, pork or mushroom dishes.
Find more in our Puligny-Montrachet and Burgundy collections, explore Chardonnay, or compare with the wines of Domaine Leflaive.
Olivier Leflaive FAQ
Is Olivier Leflaive the same as Domaine Leflaive?
No. Both are based in Puligny-Montrachet and belong to the Leflaive family, but they are separate businesses. Domaine Leflaive is known above all for its estate-grown premier and grand crus, while Maison Olivier Leflaive is a négociant house that also owns vines. Domaine Leflaive wines are not included in this collection.
Which Olivier Leflaive Puligny-Montrachet should I choose?
The village Puligny-Montrachet is the classic expression of the house. For something richer, step up to Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru.
What is Les Sétilles?
It is Olivier Leflaive's Bourgogne Blanc, a Chardonnay blended from vineyards around Puligny-Montrachet and Meursault, and one of the house's best-known wines.
Does Olivier Leflaive make red wine?
Yes, in smaller volumes: Bourgogne Rouge Cuvée Margot, Santenay and Volnay among them.
How long do Olivier Leflaive wines keep?
Bourgogne and village whites are best within three to six years. Premier crus can age for eight to ten years, and Bâtard-Montrachet for fifteen or more.