Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Domaine Leroy |
Label Name: | Gevrey 1er Combottes (exdom23) |
Vintage: | 2011 |
Country: | France |
Region: | Gevrey-Chambertin (Côte de Nuits), Premier Cru 'Les Combottes' |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 13% |
Grape(s): | Pinot Noir |
Acidity: | 4 |
Tannins: | 3 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 4 |
Length: | 4 |
Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Notable reviews: Neal Martin (Vinous) 94/100 for the 2011 Gevrey-Chambertin Les Combottes; positive review from Burghound (Allen Meadows)
Tasting Note
Concentrated red and black cherry, redcurrant and blackberry with wild herb, bay and stony minerality. Silky, medium-plus body with fine, ripe tannins, spice-box notes and a long, mineral-driven finish.
Food Pairing
Roast duck, coq au vin, beef bourguignon, mushroom risotto; Asian: Peking duck, miso-glazed black cod, char siu pork, grilled shiitake yakitori.
Production Method
Biodynamic vineyards, hand-harvested; natural/indigenous yeast fermentations with gentle extraction; élevage in French oak barrels (significant new oak) and long maturation before release.
Vineyard Info
Domaine Leroy (Lalou Bize-Leroy) is a top Burgundian producer known for biodynamic viticulture, tiny yields and ageworthy, high-value premier and grand cru bottlings since the late 20th century.