Lienhardt, Antoine 2023 Cote de Nuits-Villages 'Les Essards'
Essards is a single parcel within Comblanchien, with rocky soils and vines averaging 55-65 years old. Harvest is determined by consistent tasting in the vineyards for optimum ripeness. Grapes are 100% destemmed with closed tank fermentation and then aged for 12 months in oak barrels, 10% of which are new. A lovely and pure Pinot Noir, with fresh acid and fine tannins. Bright red fruit on the nose and palate, a wine that could age, but is so delicious now that it may be hard to cellar. The finish reveals structure and mineral length that provide the potential for aging, so it's your choice to go for the charm and immediate joy of Les Essards or to see how elegant and refined it becomes with age.