In the Vineyards

Valentin Leflaive Champagnes look to the origin of the place, from the most fragmentary to the most generic. It is a philosophy that begins when working in the vineyard where the search for the nuances of the terroirs guides the team’s every step. Then, it is in the human-scale winery with a multitude of small vats, that the identity of each terroir is revealed with tailor-made vinification for each plot.

Breaking down the label

With the name Leflaive, the Champagnes can only take one direction, that of an authentic sparkling wine to reveal the best of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Quality work and trust with the winegrowers are the basis of this quest for transparency where all the cards are laid on the table from the harvest. With minimal intervention in the cellar, Valentin Leflaive Champagnes do not cheat. They reflect their origin with the common thread being transparency displayed in the code.

The labels are a code in which the colour indicates the grape variety, the letters express the terroir, and the numbers indicate the base-wine years and the dosage. This modern approach affirms Valentin Leflaive’s determination to lay its cards on the table and play on transparency.