Esprit Leflaive
Saint-Romain Sous la Velle
A selection of unique wines, Esprit Leflaive was born in the 2018 vintage. At the crossroads of fabulous terroirs from Burgundy and an expertise in Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, Esprit Leflaive ventures beyond the Côte de Beaune and the Mâconnais, to Chablis and the Côte de Nuits, to explore the wider Burgundy.
Located on a gentle, south-east-facing slope at the foot of the Mersault hill, west of Auxey-Duresses. The soils around Saint-Romain are quite varied, with the terroir favoring the growth of healthy Pinot Noir. The appellation covers both elegant perfumed red wines from Pinot Noir, in addition to white wines from Chardonnay showing plenty of minerality.
- Region
- Bourgogne
- Appellation
- Côte de Beaune
- Sub-Appellation
- Saint-Romain AOP
- Varietal Composition
- Chardonnay
- Aging
- 12 months in oak barrels (15% new) then 6 months in stainless steel vats.
- Alcohol
- 13.5%
A refined and beautifully complex wine driven by notes of pear, lemon and brioche with a refreshing mineral finish.
Wine Spectator
90 Points
2020
"This white starts out round and fleshy, sporting lime blossom, citronella and mineral flavors. The finish is more precise, with a succulent feel and fine length."
— Bruce Sanderson, 2024
