Esprit Leflaive
Corton Grand Gru Les Grandes Loilières
While the Corton-Charlemagne is presently the only white Grand Cru in the Esprit range, similarly from the hill of Corton, this sole red Grand Cru on offer comes from the lieu-dit of “Les Grandes Lolières” which is on the Ladoix side, with lovely mid-slope exposition similar to “Les Bressandes.” While there is definite structure to the wine, again there is no heavy-handedness and a grace perhaps only possible in being a Pinot Noir expressed through the savoir-faire of a chardonnay domaine. Immense potential here.
While the Corton-Charlemagne is presently the only white Grand Cru in the Esprit range, similarly from the hill of Corton, this sole red Grand Cru on offer comes from the lieu-dit of “Les Grandes Lolières” which is on the Ladoix side, with lovely mid-slope exposition similar to “Les Bressandes.” While there is definite structure to the wine, again there is no heavy-handedness and a grace perhaps only possible in being a pinot noir expressed through the savoir-faire of a chardonnay domaine. Immense potential here.
- Region
- Bourgogne
- Appellation
- Côte de Beaune
- Sub-Appellation
- Corton Grand Cru AOP
- Varietal Composition
- Pinot Noir
- Aging
- Manual harvesting with partial whole bunch vinification, and long maceration in wooden vats with some manual punching down. Aged 15 months in oak barrels (including 30% in new barrels) then 3 months in stainless steel vats.
- Alcohol
- 13.5%
Wine Spectator
95 Points
2020
"Perfumed, rich and smoky, this supple red exudes black cherry, blackberry, pomegranate, earth and spicy, toasty oak flavors, with a firm line of tannins. The lasting impression is sweet, ripe fruit."
— Bruce Sanderson, 2024