Aside from Chablis, the furthest north the Esprit project goes with several plots of Gevrey going into this excellent cuvee. Certainly a wine (like the Nuits St. Georges Villages) that punches well above the weight of its classification.

A beautiful wine with a sustained color. The nose is complex with notes of black fruits and earthy undertones. The palate is structured with coated tannins giving it an impression of smoothness.

Started in 2018 by Domaine Leflaive as a venture beyond the Cte de Beaune and the Mconnais, to Chablis and the Cte de Nuits, to explore the wider Burgundy, including small selections of Pinot Noir in addition to Chardonnay. Esprit Leflaive grapes come from partnerships with select winegrowers who often work very old vines, are harvested by the Domaine’s team, and vinified in the Domaine’s cellar in Puligny Montrachet.

A selection of unique wines, EspritLeflaivewas born in the2018vintage. At the crossroads offabulous terroirsfrom Burgundy andan expertise in Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, EspritLeflaiveventuresbeyond the Cte de Beaune and theMconnais, to Chablis and theCte deNuits, to explore the wider Burgundy. Stemming from partnerships with select winegrowers, who often work very old vines harvested by the Domaines teams, these wines are produced in modest quantities – from 300 up to 5,000 bottles at most. They bring diversity to the Leflaive wine family. The Esprit Leflaive collection, which included just eight cuves for its launch in the 2018 vintage, also explores Pinot Noir.

Proof/ABV: 13.5