Corton - Les Grandes Lolières - Grand Cru - 2018 - Leflaive Esprit - 0.75L
An exceptional Pinot Noir, embodying the elegance and richness of the Corton terroir, developed by the House Esprit Leflaive.
📋 Features
- Name : Corton Grand Cru
- Grape variety : 100% Pinot Noir
- Vintage : 2018
- Certification : Biodynamic viticulture
- Terroir : "Les Grande Lolières" plot located on Corton hill, benefiting from favorable exposure and soils rich in clays and limestones.
- Vinification & breeding : Manual harvesting, use of 80% whole bunches, fermentation in wooden tanks with reassembly and moderate pigeons, three -week maceration, breeding in French oak barrels (30% new) for 12 to 15 months.
- Alcohol : 13.5% vol.
🍇 Tasting notes
- Dress : Red deep ruby with garnet reflections.
- Nose : Complex aromas of ripe black fruit (blackcurrant, blackberry), floral notes of violet, spicy nuances and a chocolate touch.
- Mouth : Ample and silky attack, fine and well integrated tannins, beautiful freshness, flavors of black fruit and sweet spices, harmonious balance.
- Final : Long and elegant, marked by an aromatic persistence on fruity and spicy notes.
🍴 Potting & Wine agreements
Ideal with:
- 🦌 Chevreuil fillet in the area.
- 🍄 Risotto with black truffles.
- 🧀 Refined cheeses like the épises.
- 🍖 Roasted lamb square with Provence herbs.
🗓 Aging potential
To taste now to appreciate its aromatic wealth, or to keep until 2035 to develop tertiary aromas and increased complexity.
🏰 Presentation of the House Esprit Leflaive
Leflaive spirit is the trading branch of the famous Leflaive house, renowned for its exceptional white wines in Burgundy. Under the direction of Pierre Vincent since 2017, Esprit Leflaive has embarked on the production of red wines by collaborating with winegrowers sharing the same values of biodynamic viticulture. The Corton Grand Cru "Les Grandes Lolières" 2018 is one of the first red vintages of this initiative, reflecting the commitment of the house towards excellence and respect for the terroir.
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