Peter Leipold, Pinot Noir Grand Cru, 2023 SO051226 Trousselle deepened by tertiary notes of

deepened by tertiary notes of saffron and roasted nut

Sitting between Terrasses de l'Empire and the flagship Coteau de Vernon in Christine Vernay's hierarchy

or even whisky nerds looking for a change of pace will all find something to love

The result is a Jurançon Sec with weight and savor

Peter Leipold, Pinot Noir Grand Cru, 2023 SO051226 Trousselle deepened by tertiary notes ofThis is the top of Peter Leipold's Pinot Noir pyramid, and it wears its Burgundy training openly. Fruit comes from a single southwest facing plot of Muschelkalk limestone in Franken, fermented with wild yeast, partly whole cluster, then aged in French oak that includes old barrels sourced from Domaine de la Romanee Conti. Gravity fed, unfined, unfiltered, with barely any sulfur added. 'Grand Cru' isn't an official title here, it's Leipold's own