ProducerEsprit Leflaive

A selection of unique wines, Esprit Leflaive was born in the 2018 vintage. At the crossroads of fabulous terroirs from Burgundy and an expertise in Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, Esprit Leflaive ventures beyond the Côte de Beaune and the Mâconnais, to Chablis and the Côte de Nuits. The Esprit Leflaive collection, which includes eight cuvées for its launch in the 2018 vintage, also explores Pinot Noir. Pierre Vincent, general manager of Domaine Leflaive since 2017, has expertise in the vinification of this grape variety.

RegionBurgundy & Chablis Wine Region, France

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