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2023 Antoine Lienhardt Cote de Nuits-Villages Les Essards Burgundy, France
$69.99
BIODYNAMIC: Practicing
VINEYARD: Vineyard planted in the late 1960s in the village of Comblanchien near the border with Corgoloin.
SOIL:Clay-centric parcel with very little topsoil before hitting Comblanchien limestone.
VITICULTURE: Organically farmed, incorporating some biodynamic principles, soils worked with a horse and plow. Heavy green harvesting to limit yields and encourage good concentration. All grapes are picked by hand at harvest.
VINIFICATION: Harvested at optimum ripeness (always determined by consistent tasting in the vineyards), 100% destemmed, closed tank fermentation with cuvaison of 10 to 15 days. No sulfur added in vinification.
AGING: One year of ageing in oak barrels, 10% of which are new. Just a touch of sultur added at the bottling.
NOTES:
Old vine parcel planted by Antoine's father. Marked by lovely fruit concentration and beautiful balance. Perhaps a bit quieter and more nuanced than the more explosive Plantes Aux Bois.
VINEYARD: Vineyard planted in the late 1960s in the village of Comblanchien near the border with Corgoloin.
SOIL:Clay-centric parcel with very little topsoil before hitting Comblanchien limestone.
VITICULTURE: Organically farmed, incorporating some biodynamic principles, soils worked with a horse and plow. Heavy green harvesting to limit yields and encourage good concentration. All grapes are picked by hand at harvest.
VINIFICATION: Harvested at optimum ripeness (always determined by consistent tasting in the vineyards), 100% destemmed, closed tank fermentation with cuvaison of 10 to 15 days. No sulfur added in vinification.
AGING: One year of ageing in oak barrels, 10% of which are new. Just a touch of sultur added at the bottling.
NOTES:
Old vine parcel planted by Antoine's father. Marked by lovely fruit concentration and beautiful balance. Perhaps a bit quieter and more nuanced than the more explosive Plantes Aux Bois.
Specs
- Country France
- Region Burgundy
- Appellation Côte de Nuits-Villages
- Style Red Wine
- Producer Antoine Lienhardt
- Farming Practices Biodynamic, Organic
- Grapes Pinot Noir
- Food Pairings Roast White Meats, Meaty Fish, Braised Things, Red Sauce
- Characteristics Red Fruit, Flexes w/ Food, Bright and Fresh, Dressed to Impress
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