Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Domaine Leroy
Label Name:
 
Chambolle 1er Charmes 2011 (exdom22)
Vintage:
 
2013
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Chambolle-Musigny, Côte de Nuits (Burgundy)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Method:
 
Biodynamic viticulture, hand-harvested fruit; indigenous-yeast fermentation in wooden/open vats, élevage in new and used French oak, gravity transfers, minimal intervention and low yields.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Silky, perfumed red-fruit core (cherry, raspberry), floral violet, subtle spice and forest-floor minerality; fine silky tannins, bright acidity and a long, energetic finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: roast duck, rack of lamb, mushroom risotto, beef tartare, soft cheeses (Brillat-Savarin). Asian: Peking duck, miso-glazed black cod, soy-ginger grilled salmon, char siu, umami mushroom ramen.
Vineyard Info:
 
Owned and run by Lalou Bize‑Leroy; Domaine Leroy converted to biodynamics in 1988 and works tiny, high-quality parcels and extremely low yields, producing very limited quantities.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Leroy bottlings typically earn high critic scores across vintages (see Wine Advocate/RP reviews for other Les Charmes vintages)