A structured and elegant red from the Côte de Nuits, finely crafted by Domaine Leflaive in a sunny and harmonious vintage.
📋 Characteristics
• Appellation: Nuits-Saint-Georges AOC
• Grape Variety: 100% Pinot Noir
• Vintage: 2019
• Certification: Certified biodynamic agriculture
• Terroir: Parcels located south of Nuits-Saint-Georges, deep clay-limestone soils, east-facing
• Vinification & Ageing: Manual harvest, partial destemming, fermentation in wooden vats, ageing 18 months in oak barrels (20–25% new)
• Alcohol: 13.5% vol
🍇 Tasting Notes
• Appearance: Intense ruby with garnet highlights
• Nose: Black cherry, blackberry, violet, incense, noble wood
• Palate: Ample, firm but elegant tannins, beautiful fruit depth
• Finish: Long and refined, with mineral tension and a spicy touch
🍴 Food Pairings
• Roasted pigeon with reduced jus
• Grilled veal chop, celery purée
• Duck tataki with sweet soy sauce
• Saint-Nectaire, Langres cheeses
🫗 Serving Advice
• Serving temperature: 15–16°C
• Decanting: 1 hour recommended
• Opening time: 1 to 2 hours in the glass
🗓 Cellaring Potential
• To be enjoyed from 2025 or kept until 2038
🏰 About the Domaine
• A historic reference in Puligny-Montrachet, Domaine Leflaive applies the same high standards of biodynamic principles to its red cuvées. This 2019 Nuits-Saint-Georges, crafted with precision, combines terroir power with floral elegance and perfectly controlled structure. A deep, straight red, classic and lively in style.