Tasting Notes
91 Points 'Healthy dark red. Pure aromas of blackberry, violet, game and mocha. Smooth but lively on the palate, with blackberry and licorice pastille flavors nicely perked up by pepper and herb nuances. More tannic than the Chambolle villages but not at all dry. Finishes with very good length. " - Stephen Tanzer
(89-92)/2022+ -' the ultra-fresh and cool dark berry fruit and overtly earthy nose is highly restrained. There is plenty of underlying tension to the intense and powerful medium weight flavors that are shaped by firm but ripe tannins on the impressively lingering and well-balanced finale. This excellent villages should be capable of rewarding up to a decade of cellaring. " - Burghound
Domaine Lécheneaut is run by brothers Vincent and Philippe, who took over the family domaine after the death of their father, Fernand, in 1986.
Today the domaine comprises 10 hectares of vineyard located pre-dominantly in the Côte de Nuits. The brothers have modernised the domaine and gained an enviable reputation for many of their wines, including the Clos de la Roche, produced in miniscule quantities, which is said to be equal to Dujac and Rousseau. They are also known for their Nuits-Saint-Georges cuvées, which are considered amongst the finest produced.
The vineyards here have been run organically since 2000 with a view to improving overall vine health and quality. These results are now being seen in an increase in quality of the fruit.
The wines are produced with all the modern Burgundian techniques and equipment; very low yields, green-harvesting, leaf plucking, a sorting table, de-stemming; cold-soaking, saignées, temperature control during fermentation and some new oak. The élevage is longer than many domaines with 18 months spent in barrel. The wines are bottled without fining or filtration. - Importer Note
| Product Type | Wine Red Pinot Noir |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Country | France |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Sub Region | Gevrey Chambertin |
| Winemaking Practices | Minimal Intervention |
| Vineyard Practices | Organic/Biodynamic |