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Antoine Lienhardt, Cote de Nuits-Villages Les Essards , 2024

Red Wine from Burgundy, France
by Antoine Lienhardt
$84.99
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Les Essards draws its power from ancient limestone bedrock underlying only 30-40 centimeters of topsoil, with vines averaging 55-65 years old that dig deep for mineral expression. This single parcel in Comblanchien blends the concentration of mature Pinot Noir with a pronounced chalky minerality born from the stony, lean soils. Antoine Lienhardt harvests at optimum ripeness, destemming 100% of the fruit and conducting closed-tank fermentation for 10-15 days before aging one year in French oak (10% new). The resulting wine is taut and vibrant, showing blackberry and dried leaf on the nose with a juicy palate held taut by chalky minerality—a wine that rewards attention to its austere beauty.

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More about Antoine Lienhardt

Antoine Lienhardt represents the fourth generation in Comblanchien (Côte de Nuits, Burgundy), taking over his family's 6 hectares in 2011 with sister Héloïse joining in 2017. He trained at Amiot-Servelle and elsewhere, then brought serious environmental conviction: organic certified 2019, now farming biodynamically. His wines come from old parcels worked with precision and respect. These are Burgundies that taste like they know exactly what they're made of.

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From the Importer

VineyardVineyard planted in the late 1960s in the village of Comblanchien near the border with Corgoloin.OrientationNorth to south-facingSoilClay-centric parcel with very little topsoil before hitting Comblanchien limestone.ViticultureOrganically 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.VinificationHarvested 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.AgingOne year of ageing in oak barrels, 10% of which are new. Just a touch of sultur added at the bottling.

Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Charcuterie and terrines, roasted chicken with herbs, beef bourguignon, aged Gruyère, mushroom bisque.

Tasting Profile

Blackberry, dried tobacco leaf, and slate. Medium-plus body with juicy fruit, firm tannins, and bright acidity. Chalky, mineral-driven finish.

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Pinot Noir

  • Vintage

    2024

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Biodynamic

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Light Bodied

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