Domaine Leovila (Léocadie Benech)

Domaine Leovila

Léocadie Benech

Founded by Léocadie Benech, Domaine Leovila is one of Burgundy's most exciting new estates. After studying oenology in Bordeaux, Léocadie honed her craft at renowned domaines including Château Figeac, Simon Bize and Dujac, before joining Didier Fornerol in Corgoloin. Over several years she became Didier's trusted collaborator, vinifying the 2023 vintage before being chosen to succeed him upon his retirement. She officially took over the 6.5-hectare estate for the 2025 vintage, while beginning its conversion to organic farming.

Located in the southern Côte de Nuits, Domaine Leovila embraces a philosophy of precision and restraint. Whole-cluster fermentation is used where appropriate, new oak is kept to a minimum, and gentle extraction preserves purity, freshness and the individual character of each vineyard. The result is a collection of wines that favour elegance over power—whites that are vibrant and mineral with remarkable energy, and reds that are perfumed, refined and transparently expressive of Pinot Noir.

Despite releasing its inaugural vintage only in 2025, Domaine Leovila has already attracted widespread attention. Burgundy critic Steen Öhman of Winehog described the first wines as "pure and delicate," praising their freshness, balance and assured winemaking, and highlighting the domaine as one of the region's most promising new talents. With a small annual production, Domaine Leovila is a producer destined to become highly sought after by Burgundy enthusiasts.

Why Vibrant: Leovila combines the heritage of Didier Fornerol with the fresh vision of Léocadie Benech, producing elegant, terroir-driven Burgundies, making its mark as one of Burgundy's most promising new domaines.

BOURGOGNE ALIGOTÉ Les Arnolots 2025

Sourced from the Les Arnolots vineyard in the heart of Corgoloin, this Aligoté is vibrant, precise and remarkably fresh at just 12% alcohol. Gentle ageing in seasoned Damy barrels preserves the wine's lively citrus fruit and crisp mineral profile, delivering impressive intensity and purity. An energetic introduction to Domaine Leovila's style.

BOURGOGNE BLANC 2025

A beautifully balanced Chardonnay with a subtle reductive edge that gradually gives way to citrus, white orchard fruit and delicate minerality. Lees ageing adds texture without sacrificing freshness, resulting in a wine that is bright, refined and effortlessly drinkable.

CÔTE DE NUITS-VILLAGES BLANC 2025

Produced from the lieux-dits La Montagne and Fourneau in Corgoloin, this is a step up in both depth and complexity. Expressive floral aromas complement concentrated stone fruit, while vibrant acidity and mineral tension provide impressive length and precision.

BOURGOGNE ROUGE 2025

Sourced from the Chagniot parcel, this Bourgogne Rouge showcases old-vine fruit with remarkable purity. Gentle extraction and whole-cluster fermentation create a wine of supple texture, generous dark berry fruit and floral lift, offering exceptional quality well beyond its appellation.

BOURGOGNE HAUTES CÔTES DE NUITS La Fée
2025

From the century-old vines of La Fée, this is one of the domaine's standout reds. Whole-cluster fermentation enhances aromatic lift and freshness, while the old vines contribute remarkable depth and concentration. Silky, vibrant and beautifully balanced, it captures the elegance of the vintage with effortless charm.

BOURGOGNE PASSETOUTGRAINS Les Chaignots 2025

Made from 70% Pinot Noir and 30% Gamay from the Chaignots vineyard, this charming Passetoutgrain combines the perfume and freshness of Gamay with the silky texture of Pinot Noir. Juicy red berries, vibrant energy and fine tannins make for an irresistibly approachable wine.

COTE DE NUITS-VILLAGES La Montagne 2025

From older vines down the slopes of Corgoloin, La Montagne is seductive and expressive. Layers of sweet red berries, dark rose petals and subtle spice unfold over a silky palate, combining elegance with impressive depth and finesse.

CÔTE DE NUITS-VILLAGES Le Clos de Magny 2025

A refined expression of this cooler, limestone-rich terroir at the upper reaches of Corgoloin. Delicate red fruit, floral nuances and a pronounced mineral backbone define a wine of purity, precision and understated complexity.

CÔTE DE NUITS-VILLAGES Les Perrières 2025

The most profound wine in the range. Les Perrières combines velvety texture with exceptional concentration, layered dark fruits and pronounced mineral tension. Scheduled for a longer élevage, it possesses remarkable depth, finesse and ageing potential.

CÔTE DE NUITS-VILLAGES La Rue des Foins 2025

Selected from two exceptional parcels between Corgoloin and Comblanchien, La Rue des Foins is bottled with grapes from the estate's finest terroirs. Limestone-rich soils and mature vines give the wine striking perfume, layered red and dark berry fruit, and an unmistakable mineral backbone. Silky yet structured, it combines finesse with depth and stands among the most complete and age-worthy wines in the Domaine Leovila portfolio.

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