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| Community Tasting Notes (average 96 pts. and median of 96 pts. in 20 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by fcxj on 3/1/2024 & rated 96 points: Exuberant stem aromatics. Round, balanced palate with length. Very red fruited. (1638/2371) (502 views) | | | Tasted by johnh1001 on 2/10/2024 & rated 97 points: No much has changed since I had this last about 10 years ago. Incredible spice, power, detail and finesse. More linear and the 2000 we had next to it. And much more layered than the 2001 Beaux Monts we also had. (449 views) | | | Tasted by fcxj on 1/14/2024 & rated 98 points: Exuberant floral aromatics, integrated stems. Pure red fruit, appealing sweetness. Perfect time to drink this. If nitpicking, backend slightly short. (1821/2371) (570 views) | | | Tasted by Alex G. on 11/27/2020: Magical, this is the wine of the year.
It’s as if an entire field of roses were put in a glass. The persistence and density of flavor are stunning, and the wine remains weightless, ethereal, and utterly elegant. The delicate and profound spice, the nuance, the shifting and revealing layers of complexity... it's breathtaking.
The density and weightlessness of it conjure up an image of a gold bar floating in zero gravity -- solid and substantial, yet moved by the lightest touch.
It's a startlingly beautiful wine that achieves something rare and profound. This is the type of experience one would be lucky to have one time in a thousand.
To put into context how truly exceptional this wine is, we also had a 2007 d'Auvenay Mazis Chambertin and it seemed flat by comparison. Admittedly the Mazis was younger and will surely improve with time, but still that's quite a serious yardstick against which to measure another wine.
I am incredibly grateful to my friend who generously shared this wine. (1867 views) | | | Tasted by BaroloRob on 10/9/2019 & rated 97 points: Beautiful spicy Vosne nose.
Drinking well.
Very precise and delicate.
Long finish.
Good example of how Leroy can produce beautiful wines that aren't overpowering. (1874 views) | | | Tasted by Topper on 10/9/2019 & rated 97 points: A rare opportunity to taste Leroy Richebourg and RSV from the same vintage side by side over the course of a long dinner. This vintage allowed the wines to show the Leroy house style but also the distinctive terroir of the two vineyards. The RSV was captivating and continued to open over the whole length of the meal. I found gorgeous red fruit with fullness but also a cool swath of menthol, provencal herbs and flowers. Some think that Bize Leroy does some of her best work with this vineyard and tonight bears this out. Both wines were amazing and it was really a privilege to taste them together. Everyone loved both wines. At the end of the night, it was so hard to choose between the two (if one really needs to choose). The RSV got 4 of 7 votes from the group and the Richebourg the other three. (2206 views) | | | Tasted by hghg on 11/21/2018 & rated 98 points: Absolutely amazing. The best RSV I have had to date. (2327 views) | | | Tasted by fcxj on 10/4/2017 & rated 96 points: NM DRC v L RSV R dinner. Even stemmier than DRC. Certainly more intense palate, which veered darker. Lovely evolution with subtle orange peel hints and red fruit finish. As earlier this year, I slightly preferred this to DRC 01 RSV, just a touch more complexity and evolution. (210/2371) (3317 views) | | | Tasted by The Vines That Bind on 6/1/2017 & rated 96 points: This has a sensational bouquet right off the pop that is immediately reminiscent of all things DRC: black and red cherry fruit, pronounced Romanée St. Vivant spice, Asian spice, smoked tea and chai. Perfumed. Palate has developing red and black berry fruit with earth undertones. Full flavours and great acid. Big structure and power but with complete elegance. Lots of hoisin in here. Sweet cherry finish. (2684 views) | | | Tasted by Pacalet on 8/9/2014 & rated 95 points: Deep red in color, and with an even deeper nose. Amazing nose with a wide array of floral notes and spices. Would have been an amazing wine even by Leroy standards IF I havent tried the 02 version of this wine which is slightly purer and with just a little more concentration and elegance. With slight undergrowth tones which is not detectable in the 02 version. Very very long finish and silk like texture. (4157 views) | | | Tasted by johnh1001 on 10/13/2013 & rated 98 points: A real eye opener for me. I love Leroy, but this took it to new heights. Incredibly complex and fascinating nose of spice, earth, flowers, more spice, red and blue fruit and more spice. The palate was sweet and broad, extremely detailed and fresh and bright. Wonderful grip and the finish lasted for 2 minutes. Layered and complex with perfect balance. Just love the sweet spice. Today at least, this blows away the 2001 DRC RSV we had the night before. (4700 views) | | | Tasted by Jeff Leve on 5/12/2013 & rated 93 points: Bright, fresh, ripe red berries, caramel, spice, earth and pronounced floral notes lead you to a silky, soft, polished, spicy wine that is almost there, but comes up short in the finish. (4681 views) | | | Tasted by psmith on 11/23/2012 & rated 96 points: Friday after Thanksgiving II (Palm Beach Gardens, FL): Dark, streamlined wine showcasing black fruits. Round and showy wine. Young, but in a great place. (4515 views) | | | Tasted by Burgundy Al on 11/23/2012 & rated 94 points: Friday after Thanksgiving (FAT) (Palm Beach Gardens FL): Tasting, brief note. All black fruit, still very youthful and vibrant with lots of assertive Asian spice. Similar on palate, still a bit backward and shut down. Better in a few more years or with more air before serving. (4847 views) | | | Tasted by acyso on 6/23/2012 & rated 98 points: HDH auction tasting at Tru; 6/22/2012-6/23/2012 (Chicago, IL): Originally tasted blind. Could identify the commune (Vosne) but pegged it for something from the 90s. An immensely concentrated nose. Earthy, fruity, spicy. Everything's there, if you look for it. Despite some signs of bricking, there are tons of fresh berry notes on the nose. There's an internet cliche/meme that goes "what is this i don't even". Wow. There's a bit of sweetness on the palate from the fruit, but lots of spice and earth again. A lovely taste of forest floor and mulch as well. Spicy and lengthy finish. Real Burgundy. (4286 views) | | | Tasted by Burgundy Al on 11/25/2011 & rated 94 points: Friday after Thanksgiving (FAT) (Palm Beach Gardens FL): Ripe black fruit on nose with powerful Asian spice, also moderately perfumed. Compared to the 96, 98 and 99 vintages also served, this was still a bit backward and slightly shut down. Still there was great textured black fruit on the palate with incredible density and concentration. Hold at least another 5 years before trying. (3038 views) | | | Tasted by psmith on 11/25/2011 & rated 93 points: Friday after Thanksgiving (Palm Beach, FL): Great pitch and red fruits. Firm tannins. A bit of a hole in the middle versus the other wines in the flight, but still very nice. (3090 views) |
| 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.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.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
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