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 Vintage1993 Label 1 of 31 
TypeRed
ProducerDomaine Leroy (web)
VarietyPinot Noir
Designationn/a
VineyardLes Beaux Monts
CountryFrance
RegionBurgundy
SubRegionCôte de Nuits
AppellationVosne-Romanée 1er Cru

Drinking Windows and Values
Drinking window: Drink between 2007 and 2030 (based on 3 user opinions)
Wine Market Journal quarterly auction price: See Domaine Leroy Vosne Romanee Les Beaux Monts on the Wine Market Journal.

Community Tasting History

Community Tasting Notes (average 93.6 pts. and median of 94 pts. in 42 notes) - hiding notes with no text

 Tasted by Burgnick on 3/14/2024 & rated 92 points: The 93 Beaux Monts was a touch rustic, leaning more towards the dark fruit spectrum with some liquorice, wilted flowers and earth. Quite broad and muscular on the palate. For me, it was more NSG than Vosne. (214 views)
 Tasted by drwine2001 on 2/25/2023: An Amazing Rousseau-based Burgundy Dinner with the Seattle Vinous Group (Seattle): Close in depth of color to the 2002 Rousseau. Like that wine, significant oak. Some stemminess, but it takes a back seat to the fruit. Medium bodied, quite sappy. Incredibly vigorous red and black fruit, spice, excellent acidity, moderate ripe tannins, and late appearing soil. This steadily improved over the course of the evening, showing more perfume and complexity on the palate. It sounds ridiculous, but probably best to give it another 10 years! (1319 views)
 Tasted by lozatron on 12/10/2021: Most Splendid Game Dinner: Some notes you write to help you decide what you might buy in future, and some are just to help you remember a lovely wine. This is definitely the latter. Started off quiet but opened up in the glass, gently. A lightness, and ethereality to it, which belied its quiet concentration and power. A real treat. One fellow diner had the wit to poor his last couple of sips into his water glass and let them evolve over the evening - I suspect his last sip was even more magical than mine... (2001 views)
 Tasted by NickA on 12/9/2021 & rated 96 points: Gareth's glorious game dinner (Canary Wharf): Took a few minutes to get going, and then showed really well. Still dark and arguably on the young side, but the mouthfeel was very resolved and the nose was flamboyant and full of complex perfume. Words couldn't really capture that adequately, but my recollection is of a spicy, smoky, faintly truffley wine, with tons of energy, excellent acidity and generous length. No formal vote, but I think this was probably WOTN. (2105 views)
 Tasted by fcxj on 8/17/2021 & rated 92 points: Touch of floral notes, not particularly flamboyant. Deep, resolved, surprisingly liqueur’ed palate. (495/4351) (2124 views)
 Tasted by Alex G. on 12/18/2020: VA dominated the aroma at first, and mostly blew off with time thankfully. This is stemmy and well balanced with lush fruit and classic Vosne spice. A very good wine, but ultimately the Grand Cru wines did outperform the 1ers today. (2234 views)
 Tasted by onboisduvin on 6/2/2020 & rated 90 points: This bottle is quite shut today. Not up to the experience of domaine lLeroy before. (1923 views)
 Tasted by drwine2001 on 3/21/2020: Uncorked 3 hours before drinking. Light ruby, maturing rim. Blackberry confiture, a bit of game, and somewhat harsh stems dominate right off the bat, but by time we sat down to enjoy this with the meal, the green had become more high toned, perfumed and less severe, and the blackberry was joined by scents of fresh baked blueberries. Picture perfect medium weight with sap and soil around the edges, and lively acidity rather than tannin providing the drive forward. Everything one could want in a top top Vosne Premier Cru, and just a fantastic bottle all around. It should stay this way for at least another decade. A life affirming wine on a night when we decided that we needed to drink something great, and so gratifying to have held this since release. (2107 views)
 Tasted by dcwino on 2/9/2020 & rated 96 points: Sommelier Appreciation Dinner 2020 (The Brown Residence): Expressive nose displaying decadent concentrated red fruit, raspberry, strawberry jam, Vosne spice, caramel, truffle and earth. Excellent concentration, layers upon layers of decadent red fruit, rich and dense, perfect amount of acidity and mineral, and a seamless long decadent red fruit driven finish with Vosne spice and caramel at the end. I love Beaux Monts from Leroy. It used to be the best value Leroy at around $250. Really yummy wine. (2590 views)
 Tasted by georgeohr on 5/10/2019: Not decanted. Last bottle from my on release purchase. Great nose. Initially acidic and austere. After 1 1/2 hours opened into a big wine with lots of structure, but subdued fruit. Good, rather than great, performance for this wine. (1794 views)
 Tasted by fcxj on 8/5/2016 & rated 94 points: 1993 Burgundy dinner. Coming blind after Rouget Echezeaux, much burlier and bigger with Vosne spices and stems evident. Sweet and immense on the palate with very long finish. Some tasted oak, but not obvious for me. Clearly faded in strength relative to Leroy grand crus, as pedigree showed over 3 hours. (3261 views)
 Tasted by blacktruffle on 5/11/2016 & rated 92 points: Great nose, but the medium-intensity fruit and spices are masked by the strong acidity and tannins. I like it, but at the same time, it is too austere for me. I would prefer to drink one of the other great vintages of this wine. (2931 views)
 Tasted by blacktruffle on 3/27/2016 & rated 93 points: Opaque dark red, shows little sign of aging at first, but the sediment gives it away. Red fruit, stemmy spices, and earth on the nose at first, and hoisin appears soon after. Nice acidity and medium fruit intensity all framed by minerals. This is drinking well and should continue to hold at this level for a while.

This was great, but I was not as impressed as the 1990 tasted alongside. It left me wanting a little more fruit to balance the strong acidity. There is a bit of austerity on the palate, but I am not sure that this is something that will go away with time, as the tannins are already softer. Fortunately, I have a few more bottles to help answer that question in the coming months or years. (2891 views)
 Tasted by Burgundy Al on 12/10/2015 & rated 94 points: Ramonet Montrachet and Leroy Dinner (goosefoot - Chicago IL): Open an hour before serving. Huge spice, lots of red fruit with excellent power and balance. Very good density for 1er Cru. (4009 views)
 Tasted by johnh1001 on 7/12/2015: Two bottles from two different cases opened this weekend. Both were completely shut down on the nose. Barely any hint of fruit or spice. The palate was almost as closed with just glimpses of dark fruit, red fruit and touch of spices. Extremely dense, well balanced, concentrated and structured. Totally different experience than my last experience with this wine. I assume this is just a dumb phase. (3557 views)
 Tasted by Seth Rosenberg on 12/9/2014 & rated 95 points: My Dad's bottle. I'd like to think that I could pick out the nose of Leroy's Vosne Les Beaux Monts in a hurricane. Soaring classic nose of asian spices, violets, black raspberry fruit, strawberry, some earth and minerality. The concentration on this is spectacular - the aromas envelop you again and again, but it is not a bit heavy - it's vibrant and lively. The signature Leroy primary fruit, almost candied, is incredibly sexy. On the palate, similar elements show - great strawberry and raspberry fruit, along with tart cherry, red spices, and some more florals. It's much younger on the palate - still showing a lot of acid and some chewiness (maybe some tannins). The nose is ready but the palate needs about 5-10 more years. The finish shows crunchy red fruits, spices and good minerality. I have a lot of respect for John Gilman, but this bottle is on the same level as the 6 or so bottles of 1991 Leroy Les Beaux Monts I've had - this being the first of the 1993's I've tried. These wines are cut from the same cloth. The 1991's might have been a little more ready and supple, but to say that somehow the 1991 Leroy wines are flawed while the 1993's are superb just doesn't make sense to me. Nose - 6/6, Palate - 5+/6, Finish - 5+/6, Je ne Sais Quoi - 1.5/2 = 17.5/20 (With 18-18.5/20 potential.) (2853 views)
 Tasted by Matt Neel on 12/9/2014: 2014 Acker BYO at TriBeCa Grill (TriBeCa Grill, NYC): Very deep ruby. Exactly typical Leroy on the nose: sucrosity, like candied, powdered cherry skins and red rose petals; lots of spice from whole clusters/stems. A bodacious nose, but still pretty primary. Huge. The palate is also primary, sternly tannic, but chock-a-block with pure, rosy cherry fruit; dense and full-bodied. Velvety with fruit, but there's a load of acid there, too, keeping things honest. Impressive length, for sure. Fantastic. Needs 5-10 years, at least, to reach an early peak. (One of three WOTN, for me) (3012 views)
 Tasted by Burgundy Al on 5/1/2014 & rated 95 points: Acker "Paulee" Burgundy Dinner (The Fourth - New York NY): Open ~45 minutes before serving, not decanted. Huge black and red cherry with flowers, baking spice, perfume. Long and powerful with lots of structural support through to long finish. Great wine. (3973 views)
 Tasted by johnh1001 on 5/1/2014 & rated 96 points: Acker Paulee Dinner (The Fourth, NYC): Wonderful Leroy nose of bright spice, red and black fruit, dried roses and a bit of earth. Extremely fresh and forward. Wonderful vibrant texture and energy. Long finish with fantastic grip. (3062 views)
 Tasted by KeithAkers on 11/19/2013 & rated 95 points: Rotating Dinner Series-Wines Jimmy Likes (Acadia, Chicago IL): Nose: The nose is absolutely intoxicating and kaleidoscopic with all sorts of violets, wild flowers, red fruits, licorice, red cherries, perfumes, and incense. The complexity and depth is dizzying while also possessing a restrained side to it.

Taste: The Medium feel is like pure satin along with medium+ acidity. While there is good body to this, there is a feather-like quality with vosne spices, violets, wild flowers, red fruits, red cherries, and perfume that seems to grow on the back end.

Overall: This was a middle-weight fighter that moved like a lightweight. There was density and sheer elegance at the same time while being hedonistically pure. This wine was one that you sit and ponder on as you let it tell you it's story (however brief this one was). (3839 views)
 Tasted by Burgundy Al on 6/6/2013 & rated 94 points: Leroy Dinner (Grace - Chicago IL): Open, decanted approx 2 1/2 hours before serving, which really helping because it was far more forthcoming when poured vs when first opened. Sensational dense fruit with rich spice, lots of power and incredible density. Long life ahead for this wine. (4100 views)
 Tasted by psmith on 11/23/2012 & rated 92 points: Friday after Thanksgiving II (Palm Beach Gardens, FL): Beautiful red fruit nose. Candied cherry notes. Less giving palate; more acid-driven. Firm finish. Holding well. (4108 views)
 Tasted by Burgundy Al on 11/23/2012 & rated 94 points: Friday after Thanksgiving (FAT) (Palm Beach Gardens FL): Tasting, brief note. Charming baking spice aromas with plenty of fresh red cherry. Flavors of red and black cherry, supported by firm tannins and plenty of acidity and minerality. This wine is still getting better going forward. (4460 views)
 Tasted by Lord Rayas on 6/16/2012 & rated 94 points: Roland's boys dinner (Strip House): beautiful mix of dark cherries and asian spice, perhaps not as rich and complex as the 1990. (3696 views)
 Tasted by BaroloRob on 4/15/2012 & rated 94 points: This was a grand cru quality wine. Delicious.
I wasn't expecting such a performance from a 1993 or a Beaux Monts.
Not as big as some of Leroy's Richebourgs but very well balanced. (3050 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 Monts

Beaux 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-info

France

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.com

Burgundy

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.info

Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru

Vosne 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.
on weinlagen-info.de

 
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