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| Community Tasting Notes (average 92.5 pts. and median of 93 pts. in 13 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by The Vines That Bind on 5/19/2023 & rated 93 points: Nose is a touch muddled at first, much in the style of a Meo Camuzet, but eventually opens into a more expressive floral and spiced black fruit bouquet. Dark, black berry and black cherry, cleaning up and becoming more floral and elegant. Palate is darker too, but juicy and powerful. Some oak polish hanging on. Overall I’d still say elegant, if up and down and dark and stormy at times. All of the blind guesses focused on Vosne as there is plenty of spice character. Good. (415 views) | | | Tasted by hprphf on 2/1/2019 & rated 95 points: Acker 2019/02 (Vaucluse): 1438/2630. Red fruit, cherry, sea, grilled meat, fresh floral. The smoothness, perfume and texture…just lovely. 95 (1612 views) | | | Tasted by Edclr on 12/31/2017 & rated 94 points: Magnificent! Still lots of life remaining (1424 views) | | | Tasted by Edclr on 2/25/2012 & rated 93 points: Her wines blow my socks off. Beautifully balanced with all in harmony. Still lots of time left. Slightly bricky color starting to appear, but nothing alarming. (3719 views) | | | Tasted by plitton on 5/15/2011 & rated 90 points: PnP. This bottle was clearly past peak but still enjoyable. Deep red with some cedar and cinnamon. Medium bodied and showing some signs of age as the structure was a little thin. (4035 views) | | | Tasted by lepetitchateau on 4/19/2011 & rated 90 points: the fruit is torrid but not balanced, there is not meshing between the strong acid structure and the fruit so this ends unsatisfying. The finish is really where things fall apart as it shows real blah - that is a technical term for those who don't recognize it. Fortunately, this was my last bottle. (3627 views) | | | Tasted by Keith Levenberg on 8/19/2009 & rated 90 points: I was really excited to try this after an incredible experience with the 2001 a few months back. Unfortunately it isn't nearly as compelling as the '01. This is very dense and sweet to the point where it really doesn't show much else. It's nicely resolved with the structure melted away and the flavors deeper than primary fruit despite the up-front sweetness, but it needs more to it than this to hold my interest. After awhile it shed some of its sweetness and gloss and you got more dimension out of it, but the flavors were still too simple by the standards of what Leroy's gotten out of this cru in other years. (3741 views) | | | Tasted by dbkitc on 5/19/2009 & rated 95 points: (at Veritas – NYC) True ruby...color holding throughout. Gorgeous nose of black cherry, flowers and spice...just terrific. Velvet mouthfeel. Lush, Integrated, mature deep and complex. Memorable. (95) (3244 views) | | | Tasted by dbkitc on 1/18/2009 & rated 93 points: Fantastic wine. Layered, long and captivating. A nose of soaring complexity that beautifully marries mature red pinot fruit with earth and grape stems. A regal wine that has weight but no heaviness. A complete wine that is drinking perfectly right now. (93) (1610 views) | | | Tasted by ATBridge on 3/8/2008: Beautiful dark NSG fruits, cinnamon, and sauvage earth and spices on the nose.
Deep core of dark fruit with a silky, round mouthfeel with persistent tannins on the finish.
This is drinking well now but will hold for a long time. (1794 views) | | | Tasted by DChan on 12/2/2004 & rated 93 points: I had a delightful bottle of the 1992 Boudots last year, so I had high hopes for this one. As expected, the '91 was much less mature - really it was quite youthful (deep ruby red) - but it is drinking beautifully now and we certainly did not waste a bottle by opening it tonight. Certainly some secondary nuances have emerged, and the whole wine was marvellously complex, with hints of mint, pine needles, cinnamon, black earth, dried rose petals, and other fleeting flavors that I can no longer remember. I found it to be satisfyingly deep and rich, yet elegant and well-balanced, with a mesmerizingly long finish. I think this will hit its peak in a few more years, but it gave great pleasure tonight. (2527 views) | | | Tasted by MikeATL on 4/22/2001: It impresses with its combination of grace and intensity. It still needs some time to come together, but it has a great future. (467 views) |
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| Domaine Leroy Producer website
Domaine Leroy is a negociant/wine producer based in the Côte de Nuits region of Burgundy. It makes a range of wines from Pinot Noir that comes from some of the most iconic vineyards in the world, including Le Chambertin, Musigny, Clos de Vougeot and Romanée-Saint-Vivant, and is second only to Domaine de la Romanée-Conti in terms of price and quality. Those wines made from estate grown fruit are sold under the Domaine Leroy label.
The domaine was founded by Francois Leroy, a wine merchant based in Auxey-Duresses, in 1868. It was expanded under his son Joseph and grandson Henri throughout the early 1900s, and in 1942, Henri Leroy was involved with the purchase of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti alongside Edmond Gaudin de Villaine. Leroy and Villaine saw massive potential in the plots and vines DRC already held and, rather than see the domaine split up among various proprietors, decided to buy it together.
In 1974, Henri's daughter Lalou Leroy took over this co-management of DRC alongside Aubert de Villaine; she had also inherited Maison Leroy from her father after his death in 1980. Leroy left Domaine de la Romanée-Conti in 1991 following a dispute with Villaine, and began to focus on her own domaine.
Domaine Leroy was expanded in 1988 with the purchase of estates in Vosne-Romanée and Gevrey-Chambertin, and with 21 hectares (52 acres) of vineyards, became a domaine. These holdings include plots in several grand cru sites in the Côte de Nuit, as well as in Corton, plots in eight premier cru vineyards, and vineyards that fall under both village and regional appellations. While most of Domaine Leroy's wines are red, there are a few white wines made from Chardonnay and Aligoté as well.
Lalou Bize-Leroy also owns and directs Domaine d'Auvenay.Pinot Noir Varietal character (Appellation America) | Varietal article (Wikipedia)
Pinot Noir is the Noble red grape of Burgundy, capable of ripening in a cooler climate, which Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot will not reliably do. It is unpredictable and difficult both to grow and to vinify, but results in some of the finest reds in the world. It is believed to have been selected from wild vines two thousand years ago. It is also used in the production of champagne. In fact, more Pinot Noir goes into Champagne than is used in all of the Cote d'Or! It is also grown in Alsace, Jura, Germany, the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Romania, Switzerland, Austria, Croatia, Serbia, Italy, and so forth, with varying degrees of success.
Pinot Noir is one of the world's most prestigious grapes. It is very difficult to grow and thrives well in France, especially in Champagne and Burgundy. Pinot Noir thrives less in hot areas, is picky on soil, and deserves some oak storage.
Pinot Noir, or Blauburgunder / Spätburgunder in German, is a blue grapevine - and, as the German name suggests, the grape comes originally from Burgundy in France.
The grape, which thrives in calcareous soils, is used primarily for the production of red wine, and it is widely regarded as producing some of the best wines in the world. The wine style is often medium-bodied with high fruit acidity and soft tannins. It can be quite peculiar in fragrance and taste, and not least in structure - which may be why it is referred to as "The Grapes Ballerina".
Pinot Noir is also an important ingredient in sparkling wines, not least in champagne since it is fruity, has good acidity and contains relatively little tannins.
The grape is considered quite demanding to grow. The class itself consists of tightly packed grapes, which makes it more sensitive to rot and other diseases.
Pinot Noir changes quite easily and is genetically unstable. It buds and matures early which results in it often being well ripened. Climate is important for this type of grape. It likes best in cool climates - in warm climates the wines can be relaxed and slightly pickled.
In cooler climates, the wine can get a hint of cabbage and wet leaves, while in slightly warmer regions we often find notes of red berries (cherries, strawberries, raspberries, currants), roses and slightly green notes when the wine is young. With age, more complex aromas of forest floor, fungi and meat emerge.
In Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Hungary, it often produces light wines with less character. However, it has produced very good results in California, Oregon and New Zealand.
With its soft tannins and delicate aroma, it is excellent for white fish, chicken and light meat. For the stored wines you can serve small game. Classic duck breast is a matter of course, a Boeuf Burgundy and Pinot Noir are pure happiness.
Pinot Noir loses quality by over-harvesting.
Pinot Noir is prone to diseases, especially rot and mildew. Viruses cause major problems especially in Burgundy.
Pinot Noir are large round grapes with thin skins. Relatively high in alcohol content. Medium rich tannins and good with acid.
As a young person, Pinot Noir has a distinctly fruity character such as raspberries, cherries and strawberries.
A mature Pinot Noir, the taste is different. Cherry goes into plum and prune flavors. It smells of rotten leaves, coffee, moist forest floor and animal wine. This must be experienced.
In warm climates you find boiled plum, some rustic, little acid.
If the grapes are over-grown, the wine will be thin, with little color and flavor.Les Boudots On Weinlagen.infoFrance Vins de France (Office National Interprofessionnel des Vins ) | Pages Vins, Directory of French Winegrowers | French Wine (Wikipedia)
Wine Scholar Guild vintage ratings
2018 vintage: "marked by a wet spring, a superb summer and a good harvest"
2019 vintage reports
2021: "From a general standpoint, whether for white, rosé or red wines, 2021 is a year marked by quality in the Rhône Valley Vineyards. Structured, elegant, fresh and fruity will be the main keywords for this new vintage."
2022 harvest: idealwine.info | wine-searcher.comBurgundy Les vins de Bourgogne (Bureau interprofessionnel des vins de Bourgogne) (and in English)
Burgundy - The province of eastern France, famous for its red wines produced from Pinot Noir and its whites produced from Chardonnay. (Small of amounts of Gamay and Aligoté are still grown, although these have to be labeled differently.) The most famous part of the region is known as the Cote d'Or (the Golden Slope). It is divided into the Cote de Beaune, south of the town of Beaune (famous principally for its whites), and the Cote de Nuits, North of Beaune (home of the most famous reds). In addition, the Cote Chalonnaise and the Maconnais are important wine growing regions, although historically a clear level (or more) below the Cote d'Or. Also included by some are the regions of Chablis and Auxerrois, farther north.
Burgundy Report | Les Grands Jours de Bourgogne - na stejné téma od Heleny Baker
# 2013 Vintage Notes:
* "2013 is a vintage that 20 years ago would have been a disaster." - Will Lyons
* "low yields and highly variable reds, much better whites." - Bill Nanson
* "Virtually all wines were chaptalised, with a bit of sugar added before fermentation to increase the final alcohol level." - Jancis Robinson
# 2014 Vintage Notes:
"We have not had such splendid harvest weather for many years. This will ensure high quality (fragrant, classy and succulent are words already being used) across the board, up and down the hierarchy and well as consistently from south to north geographically apart from those vineyards ravaged by the hail at the end of June." - Clive Coates
# 2015 Vintage Notes:
"Low yields and warm weather allowed for ample ripeness, small berries and an early harvest. Quality is looking extremely fine, with some people whispering comparisons with the outstanding 2005 vintage. Acid levels in individual wines may be crucial." - Jancis Robinson
# 2017 Vintage Notes:
"Chablis suffered greatly from frost in 2017, resulting in very reduced volumes. As ever, the irony seems to be that what remains is very good quality, as it is in the Côte d’Or. Cooler nights across the region have resulted in higher-than-usual acidity, with good conditions throughout the harvest season allowing for ripe, healthy fruit." - Jancis Robinson
# 2018 Vintage Notes:
"The most successful region for red Burgundy in 2018 was the Côte de Beaune. The weather was ideal in this area, with just enough sunlight and rain to produce perfectly balanced wines naturally." - Vinfolio
Côte de Nuits on weinlagen.infoNuits St. Georges 1er Cru A.O.C. Nuits-Saint-Georges (Syndicat Viticole de Nuits-Saint-Georges)
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