Esprit Leflaive
Nuits-Saint-Georges
Even with this village-level offering, Pierre Vincent’s elegant and deft touch in expressing the beautiful character of Pinot Noir, even from appellations often considered to be bordering upon rustic, is fully apparent. Sourced from the village climat of Les Poisets, just below the famous Saint Georges. This wine has polish and balance beyond its label and expresses lovely balance
The red wine range in the L’Esprit Leflaive offering is perhaps a touch more intriguing than the whites, if only because pinot noir has historically never really factored into the domaine’s range in any significant way. Even with this village-level offering, Pierre Vincent’s elegant and deft touch in expressing the beautiful character of pinot noir, even from appellations often considered to be bordering upon rustic, is fully apparent. This wine has polish and balance beyond its label and expresses lovely balance. Vineyard Size: 1.15 ha
Soil: Clay-limestone
First Year of Production: 1955
- Region
- Bourgogne
- Appellation
- Côte de Nuits
- Sub-Appellation
- Nuits-Saint-Georges AOP
- Varietal Composition
- Pinot Noir
- Aging
- 15 months in oak barrels (25% new) then 3 months in stainless steel vats.
- Alcohol
- 13.5%
The crushed black fruits and the finesse of the tannins can only confirm the origin of this wine in the Côte de Nuits. This very fine, delicate and complex wine demonstrates that this terroir is very close of the best vintages of the appellation.
Wine Spectator
93 Points
2020
“This lush red is saturated with black cherry, blackberry, blueberry, graphite, violet and spice aromas and flavors. Guided by a line of defining acidity that drives the long, fruit-filled finish. Shows terrific harmony and freshness overall..”
— Bruce Sanderson, 2024
