2020 Esprit Leflaive Les Arvelets Pommard 1er cru

This surprisingly elegant yet substantial effort is from a unique Premier Cru in the Pommard appellation – located on the “La Petite Combe,” this vineyard maintains beautiful freshness and elegance in its fruit. The wine has the capacity to develop without a doubt, but it is well-balanced and expressive even now.

The 2020 vintage was remarkable for its quality and yield. After a mild, rainy autumn and winter, spring started early with sunny and windy weather. Despite the two-month lockdown, work in the vineyard proceeded as usual. Flowering occurred under ideal conditions in late May, suggesting an early vintage. Despite cool, rainy June weather, we anticipated a generous harvest. The summer was hot and dry, punctuated by a heat wave in August and much-needed rainfalls on August 17 and 22. Harvesting began in Puligny on August 20, yielding grapes in excellent condition with lots of juice and fruity aromas, a pleasant surprise considering the summer heat.

A beautiful fruitiness and a certain nerviness, this is a wine that gets straight to the point without falling into rusticity thanks to beautiful tannins and gentle extraction.