Côte de Nuits Villages 'Emphase' Antoine Lienhardt 2023
Red 14% ABV ABV Antoine Lienhardt
20 February 2026
Birthday treat that delivered
Bought this for my wife's birthday dinner and we both loved it. Really rich and fruity but not heavy despite being 14% — we killed the bottle without even noticing. Proper Burgundy vibes, felt like a special occasion wine.
5 January 2026
Great with lamb
Had this with a slow-cooked lamb shoulder and it was a perfect match. The fruit is really clean and there's a lovely depth to it that keeps you coming back for another sip. Antoine Lienhardt is a name I'm going to remember.
12 December 2025
Really impressed
I'm still pretty new to Burgundy but trying to learn. This was complex without being intimidating — lots of layers of fruit that kind of unfold as you drink it. Poured a second glass before I'd even finished cooking. Will definitely explore more from this producer.
12 November 2025
Decent dinner party wine
Brought this to a dinner party and it went down well. Nice structure, not too tannic, easy to drink even though it's 14%. A couple of friends asked what it was which is always a good sign. Personally I think there's better value out there but no complaints.
7 November 2025
Good but bit pricey for what it is
Nice enough red, smooth and well balanced with decent fruit. But at nearly £70 I expected a bit more wow factor. I've had cheaper Burgundies that stuck with me more. Would probably not rebuy at this price.
6 November 2025
Wow this is proper stuff
Saw this on a restaurant wine list and took a punt. So glad I did. You can smell it the second you pour it — confident and fruity without being jammy. The finish just lingers and lingers. Tracked down a bottle to buy for home the next day.
31 October 2025
Solid Burgundy, not cheap though
The wine shop guy steered me toward this when I said I wanted something from Côte de Nuits that wasn't going to bankrupt me. It's expressive and layered, lots going on in the glass. £67 is still a lot but honestly it drinks like it's worth it.