January 25, 2023 - The 09 Genaivrieres has a translucent light ruby/deep pink rim, a colour we normally associate with older Pinot Noir. Interestingly quite common in the younger vintage of Domaine Leroy I’ve come across. Gorgeous bouquet of ripe black cherry, intensely fragrant rose petals and exotic spices (that many Burgundy drinkers crave for in the finest Pinot Noir), cloves and underbrush. Sweet ripe fruits with graceful tannins, exquisite aromas and wonderfully satisfying finish. Equally as delicious the 99 Genaivrieres served next to it. (93/100)
January 17, 2020 - During a Paulee dinner, so only brief impressions. Lots of wild aromas here, whole cluster, forest floor, complex. 96
October 3, 2019 - Reductive, coffee aromatics. Sweet, sappy palate. This needs a couple more years in bottle. (3254/3405)
April 14, 2017 - Weekend of food and wine; 4/13/2017-4/16/2017 (Las Vegas): Very powerful nose, really a lot going on here, gamey red fruit, some floral undertones, still very youthful. Palate shows great complexity, precision and balance. This was a real treat and very much enjoyed, would love to see the development with some more time in the cellar. 96+
June 23, 2016 - Animale and complex nose of rose petals, stems, Asian spices, and wood. Missing the sweetness of the Boudots, as the fruit does not support the higher acidity. Possesses lots of energy and the aromatics alone are worth the admission price, but this is not at the level of the Boudots or Beaux Monts.
May 26, 2016 - Leroy #11 purple/orange in colour, not totally clear. Open and early mature, lighter nose, fudge, dark cherries.
May 27, 2011 - There’s some reduction on the nose but also tremendous lift of floral, sappy spice. It is incredibly complex with notes of boysenberry, cranberry, blackberry and aniseed. The texture is creamy and supple but the whole package crackles with energy and has great balance.
September 9, 2010 - Domaine Leroy Cellar Visit and Tasting (Vosne-Romanee): Barrel tasting at Domaine Leroy. Reductive nose, so a bit challenging to fully assess today, showing some red fruit and floral hints. Great spice on palate showing clove and nutmeg, alongside bright red fruit that has great length and finesse.