Esprit Leflaive
Savigny-Lès-Beaune Premier Cru Les Vergelesses
This Premier Cru vineyard is on the northern part of Savigny-les-Beaune, a commune known primarily for its range of red wines. In fact, 90% of the production in this area is reds, although beautifully mineral whites of top quality can be found. This is a perfect example, sourced from this top appellation near the border with Pernand, having great mineral tension with the weight underneath to round it out for aging.
This Premier Cru vineyard is on the northern part of Savigny-les-Beaune, a commune known primarily for its range of red wines. In fact, 90% of the production in this area is reds, although beautifully mineral whites of top quality can be found. This is a perfect example, sourced from this top appellation near the border with Pernand, having great mineral tension with the material underneath to round it out for aging.
- Region
- Bourgogne
- Appellation
- Côte de Beaune
- Sub-Appellation
- Savigny-Lès-Beaune Premier Cru AOP
- Varietal Composition
- Chardonnay
- Aging
- Manual harvesting, pneumatic pressing and alcoholic fermentation in oak barrels. Aged 12 months in oak barrels (including 20% new barrels) then 6 months in stainless steel vats.
- Alcohol
- 13.5%
Wine Spectator
90 Points
2020
"Focused by vivid acidity, this white delivers lemon, yuzu and oak spice flavors before tipping to the tart side in the end, offering a tactile sensation on the subtle yet lingering finish."
— Bruce Sanderson, 2024
