The journey
Valentin Leflaive is an invitation to discover the best of what champagne has to offer; an excursion into aromas and memories. It makes any tasting an unforgettable event, because above all, it is the fruit of a family adventure.
A journey through time
The Valentin Leflaive story has its roots in the history of the Leflaive family, which has been guided for several centuries by a love for Chardonnay and good craftsmanship. Writing today a new page in the family saga, this time involving an exceptional champagne.
A taste for risk
Daring to take risks is practically the trademark of Olivier Leflaive. When he opened his first guest house in Burgundy, he received the first National Wine Tourism Award, plus the Pionner Terre de Vins Award.
MARC LE FLAYVE
First of the name near BeauneJOSEPH
Graduated from Ecole Polytechnique at age 20. An engineer in the marine corps, he participated in the design and creation of the first French modern submarine. Domaine Leflaive’s founder.JO-REGIS
Insurer in Grenoble, then Director of Finance and Administration of the estate.OLIVIER
Olivier become CEO of Domaine Leflaive with his oncle Vincent. Creation of Maison Olivier Leflaive in 1985. The idea was the offer alternatives from the 100 % Puligny family holding.VALENTIN
Next generation.Off the beaten track
Like a bold expedition, making a great champagne involves various stages and stopovers. Achieving this meant leaving one’s comfort zone, facing challenges, sometimes going beyond to embark on yet another family adventure.
A journey of initiation
Valentin Leflaive began its journey of initiation in 2015. It involved a new kind of freedom, leaving Puligny-Montrachet and the wine house’s historical base for Avize on the prestigious Côte des Blancs. In 2020, Valentin Leflaive obtains his approval (Négociant Manipulant) and settles in his brand new winery in Oger.
THE DESTINATION
