Visit to Vincent Ledy – Tasting the 2023s

Vincent Ledy has evolved quite a bit since my earliest visits. One thing about Vincent that hasn’t changed over the years is that he remains the slightly frisky vigneron who will try anything and everything to make better wines.

I love it when adventurous, innovative people attack their work with talent and good ideas; some fantastic wines can be created. Sometimes, the wines are not exactly spot-on, and the 2024 vintage was tough for Ledy.

The wines below were tasted on December 12th 2024.

Vincent Ledy – a unique talent

Vincent Ledy is not your average vigneron. He is, in his own special way, both talented and a bit edgy, tense even … in the sense that not all his wines are easy-drinking, middle-of-the-road Burgundies.

The wines are special and vivid with a unique freshness and glow that is somewhat difficult to comprehend. It seems like the issues with high alcohol in some wines have been solved or moderated … and this is a relief.

I’m still not sure if I fully understand what makes his wines special, but old vines do help. Ledy’s experiments with zero-sulphur vinification are another potential explanation. In some cases, the vinification is a bit on the radical side, with a hint of volatile acidity – though clearly this is not problematic. However, it does create a certain notable tension in the wines, adding a slightly nervous edge. The wines are charming and tense, with delightful liveliness.

And with these words of encouragement, I declare: Ledy’s world is special, but several of the wines are unique and truly great, and I gladly cheer his efforts!

Tasting notes for the Ledy 2023s

First up is Bourgogne Les Combes 2023 from vines in Flagey-Échezeaux just opposite the Clos de Vougeot below the D974. The vines here are 50-60 years old, and this gives remarkable intensity to the wine. Ledy’s ’23 Bourgogne Rouge is very organic and quite delicate – léger – with a lovely drinkability. Drink now and enjoy (after bottling). Has a lovely liveliness, very vivid fruit for this level. I do like this wine.

(Drink From 2025) – Good+ (87p)

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