2023 Domaine Antoine Lienhardt Cote De Nuits Villages Rouge “Les Essards” (case of 6)

6x750ML 

From parcels planted in the late 1960s in the village of Comblanchien near the border with Corgoloin with a touch of clay-rich topsoil before pure Comblanchien limestone mother rock. 100% whole-cluster, semi-carbonic maceration in stainless steel aged 66% in neutral barrel and 33% in amphora. 

Antoine Lienhardt is one of the most exciting growers in Burgundy today. He makes tiny quantities of deliciously high-toned, lifted, profoundly soulful wines that speak confidently of their terroir.

The brightness and verve of Antoine’s wines are paving a path for the future of Burgundy. At the nexus of natural winemaking and legendary terroir, it’s no wonder he’s gained an almost-rabid following by those in the know. 

Through his focus in the vineyard, Antoine brings to life his belief that the under-celebrated terroir of his home village (the southernmost in the Côte de Nuits) ranks with the nearby Grand Crus. We are inclined to agree.

Antoine’s delicate approach delivers red wines with ripe, resonant, pure Pinot fruit balanced by electric acidity, weightless drive, and cooling mineral verve.