Quite funky on the nose initially, with some metallic notes. A few hours later with some air, it is absolutely singing. Lovely ripeness and purity on the nose, amazing mouthfeel, weight and balance with a core of fresh acidity. Monumental wine.
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Holiday Burgundy Lunch (Scottsdale, AZ): Served blind, I guessed '90 Leroy though I wasn't sure about the vineyard. This has tremendous class and regal bearing, as one would expect. What was especially noteworthy about this wine was the carrythrough from start to finish -- aroma, attack, midpalate, and finish were seamless. So harmonious, with classic Leroy aromatics, this is both delicious and intellectual. Enjoy now, but no rush this has many years ahead of it.
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99W/91R. Single blind with 91 DRC RSV. Truly great, 3/3 against DRC. Crystalline, deep purple color. Super stemmy, sweet nose. Real presence across dark cherry palate. Powerful wine. Evolved into great nail polish nose. (1717/2044)
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3/25/2021 - Scaramanga Likes this wine: 96 Points
Quite funky on the nose initially, with some metallic notes. A few hours later with some air, it is absolutely singing. Lovely ripeness and purity on the nose, amazing mouthfeel, weight and balance with a core of fresh acidity. Monumental wine.
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12/20/2019 - Alex G. Likes this wine:
Holiday Burgundy Lunch (Scottsdale, AZ): Served blind, I guessed '90 Leroy though I wasn't sure about the vineyard. This has tremendous class and regal bearing, as one would expect. What was especially noteworthy about this wine was the carrythrough from start to finish -- aroma, attack, midpalate, and finish were seamless. So harmonious, with classic Leroy aromatics, this is both delicious and intellectual. Enjoy now, but no rush this has many years ahead of it.
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6/26/2018 - tinybubbles Likes this wine: 92 Points
Less than perfect nose, better palate with rich red fruit and good acid spine. 92-93
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10/4/2017 - fcxj wrote: 92 Points
NM DRC v L RSV R dinner. Smells like a savory old Burgundy and slight smokiness carried. Much better bottle earlier this year. (48/2044)
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1/20/2017 - fcxj wrote: 98 Points
99W/91R. Single blind with 91 DRC RSV. Truly great, 3/3 against DRC. Crystalline, deep purple color. Super stemmy, sweet nose. Real presence across dark cherry palate. Powerful wine. Evolved into great nail polish nose. (1717/2044)
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