From our Supplier: Domaine Leflaive is one of the pioneers of biodynamic viticulture in Burgundy. After increasing trials at the beginning of the 1990s, conversion has been total since 1996. Biodynamics is a method of cultivation based upon a sensitive understanding of natural phenomenon, taking into account terrestrial and lunar rhythms. It strictly excludes the use of all chemical products. It seeks first to promote the life of the soil and the development of a number of important species. The preparations used in biodynamics allow the vine to reinforce its own immunity by respecting the natural balance of fauna and flora. It provides the organic matter — vegetable, animal and mineral — transformed (horn of manure, horn of silica and other preparations based on wild herbs such as yarrow, chamomile and nettles).

Cultivation: 100% biodynamic

Size: Total of 3.24 hectares (8.01 acres). Les Houlières: 40 ouvrées (4.23 acres), planted in 1979 and 1982. Les Parties: 35 ouvrées (3.78 acres), planted in 1998, 1999 and 2003

Soil: Calcareous clay

Fermentation: Long, gentle pneumatic pressing, “débourbage,” or “settling of the juice,” over 24 hours; then racking and running the must into cask

Barrel Fermentation: Alcoholic fermentation in oak casks, 12% new (maximum 1/3 Vosges, minimum 2/3 Allier)

Aging: Matured 12 months in cask, then aged 6 months in tank and prepared for bottling

Filtration: Homeopathic fining and very light filtering, if necessary

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