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| Community Tasting Notes (average 90.3 pts. and median of 93 pts. in 21 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by vetty on 8/25/2021 & rated 93 points: Aroma of leather. Almost no primary flavor.
drinking with 89 vougeot and 93 NSG, this bottle has the fullest body.
M tannin and acidity.
4082/9064. (1083 views) | | | Tasted by hprphf on 8/24/2021 & rated 93 points: Leroy Week; 8/24/2021-8/27/2021 (Hong Kong): 4082/9064. Consistent with the vintage, this does not offer the classic Leroy spice and cherry fruit, but shows somewhat even firmer tannin than the CdV on the side, and is certainly of grand cru on the palate. Interesting comparison from the early days. 93 (1232 views) | | | Tasted by justburg on 2/28/2019 & rated 92 points: Surprisingly good for a wine in her early Domaine days. Serene. Drinking superbly. Spice, white pepper and truffle. Very blue fruited with incense, sandalwood and a touch of mint. Some roasted character after extended aeration. Tannins were just so resolved. In a prime window. (1256 views) | | | Tasted by fcxj on 3/11/2017 & rated 80 points: Paulee. Not clean cork. (2226 views) | | | Tasted by Burgundy Al on 3/9/2017 & rated 93 points: Zachys La Paulee "Warm-up" Dinner (Lafayette - New York NY): Small glass, late night, brief note. More black vs red fruit, all fully mature with great spice. VG concentration. Probably best to enjoy within the next decade. (2782 views) | | | Tasted by Burgundy Al on 5/1/2014: Acker "Paulee" Burgundy Dinner (The Fourth - New York NY): Tasted late in the evening. Lots of mature black berry and cherry with great spice. I wouldn't expect this to get any better from here. (4102 views) | | | Tasted by johnh1001 on 5/1/2014: Acker Paulee Dinner (The Fourth, NYC): Black fruit, bacon and faded spice. I was fading too at this point, but the wine didn't stand out. (3587 views) | | | Tasted by psmith on 11/23/2012 & rated 94 points: Friday after Thanksgiving II (Palm Beach Gardens, FL): Dark, a bit sloppy in texture, but wonderfully expressive and deep. Dark fruits. Good detail. (5130 views) | | | Tasted by Burgundy Al on 11/23/2012 & rated 93 points: Friday after Thanksgiving (FAT) (Palm Beach Gardens FL): Tasting, brief note. Lots of very ripe black cherry and blackberry, showing in an advance and mature style. Lots of great mushroom character. Still in its peak drinking window, but I'd expect this was better a few years ago than right now. (5926 views) | | | Tasted by Khamaj on 9/7/2012 & rated 93 points: Wow. Youthful and delicious. Grand cru quality. Unexpectedly good. Classic Vosne nose, slightly reduced on the palette. Wish I had more. (4884 views) | | | Tasted by lepetitchateau on 6/11/2012 & rated 91 points: Bold, brash wine with a big frontal attack, but then it devolves into astringency, and thins out. Rated on its best quality. (3259 views) | | | Tasted by BradE on 9/13/2011: Paired the 88 and 89. The crowd consensus was the 89, which is deeper and richer, and was great. But the 88 was soft and delicate, and I felt showed really, really well. (3256 views) | | | Tasted by Pacalet on 7/29/2010 & rated 90 points: Color still rather young, nose with tea, stems and faint remaining of Leroy's typical nose. Very clear in color, in the mouth still youthful and still got attack, but drinking v nicely now, will hold for at least 3-5years. A good if not a great Leroy (2396 views) | | | Tasted by donStrandini on 5/6/2010 & rated 93 points: Brick color, but not extensive. Tar and anis on the nose. Great acidity and very long lasting. Some tannin still. The wine was great and in good shape. (2367 views) | | | Tasted by Vinotas on 6/11/2009: Ooooooh... I think I need a moment. This had that lovely musk that older Burgs get, something I just want to rub my face into. Wow. Sorry, I need another moment. Dark fruits and berries and sous-bois and spices really fought for your attention, with a velvety mouthfeel that carried everything through to the long, softly tannic finish. If ever you want to show someone Vosne spices, this would be a good example to use. This kept adding weight and complexity through the night, a real beauty. (1787 views) | | | Tasted by Keith Levenberg on 9/28/2007 & rated 90 points: The Doctor Is In (Eleven Madison Park): Barnyard aroma with a deeply fruited palate that's figgy but not raisined (a defect a prior bottle of this wine once had) and dusted with tannin. Delicious for awhile but it lags down the stretch when a hint of bretty band-aid emerges on the finish. (3277 views) | | | Tasted by BradE on 7/15/2007: This didn't really ring my bell. Others (Chris P) liked it better. (2496 views) | | | Tasted by Siggy on 7/14/2007 & rated 94 points: Tasting Group Dinner (Jeff's House): Deliciously fresh and youthful. Crystalline clarity. Complex nose of smoke, ripe black cherries, and Asian spice that carries through to the palate. Finely textured and richly concentrated, without any obvious weight or heaviness. Delicious. (3313 views) | | | Tasted by Jeremy Holmes on 12/12/2004: Near perfect red Burgundy. Sure it was modern in style with some well seasoned oak but there was pristine, dense fruit that had all but soaked it up. The fruit was plush, sweet and vinous with some lovely soil development. It was a wine that continued to build in the glass with a seamless quality. Would have been the wine of the night in most company but tonight it was up against a mature Coche. (1353 views) | | | Tasted by AJ72 on 5/22/2003 & rated 79 points: Very solid almost impenetrable style which is not my favourite. Not very elegant, quite structured. A disappointment given the price. (2423 views) | | | Tasted by kevin h on 3/9/2000 & rated 86 points: Historic note. A big disappointment. Some complexity on the nose: meat, thyme, raspberry but a rather closed wine with hard tannins. Only medium bodied and nothing profound in terms of flavour - red fruits. More like a village wine than a premier cru from one of the best producers of Burgundy. Perhaps too young when I drank it 2000? (3046 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 Beaux MontsBeaux Monts covers a little over 11 hectares and is further subdivided into Beaux Monts, Les Hautes Beaux Monts, Les Beaux Monts Hauts, and Les Beaux Monts Bas. It borders the grand cru vineyard of Echézeaux, though at a higher altitude. Quality is variable with some wines described as "weedy" and they are typically less dense than wines from lower altitudes. Better examples may have a high-toned perfume. Top producers for Beaux Monts include Domaine Bertagna, Bruno Clavelier, Leroy, Hudelot-Noëllats, Louis Jadot, and Henri Jayer.
Les Beaux Monts in Vosne on weinlagen-info.de
In Irancy 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.infoVosne-Romanée 1er CruVosne Romanée is one of the smallest wine villages in Burgundy The wines possess diverse characteristics, but they can generally considered to have complexity and longevity beyond nearly all other wines in the world. The village has six grand crus: Romanée-Conti, La Romanée, La Tâche, Richebourg, Romanée-Saint-Vivant, and La Grande Rue. While there is monopoly control of four of the six grand crus, the village has at least forty growers sharing its vineyards. The top premier cru includes Les Malconsorts, Cros Parantoux, Les Chaumes, and Clos des Réas.
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