Domaine Vincent Ledy ‘Les Beaumonts’ Chorey-Les-Beaune 2018

Vincent Ledy is not your average vigneron. He is in his own special way both talented and a bit edgy and tense, in the sense that not all his wines are easy-drinking, middle-of-the-road Burgundies. They are special, vivid wines with a unique freshness and glow that is somewhat difficult to comprehend.

Im not sure I fully understand what makes his wines special, but old vines do help. Ledys experiments with zero-sulphur vinification are another potential explanation. The vinification is in some cases a bit on the radical side, with quite a hint of volatile acidity although clearly not problematically high. But it does create a certain notable tension in the wines, adding a slightly nervous edge. The wines are charming and tense, with delightful liveliness.