Esprit Leflaive
Corton Grand Gru Les Grandes Lolières
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
- 15 months in oak barrels (30% new) then 3 months in stainless steel vats.
- Alcohol
- 13.5%
A superb density and crisp tannins make this a smooth and silky wine. The whole harvest brings aromatic complexity with superb notes of rose.
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