Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Domaine Leroy |
Label Name: | Pommard les Vignots (exdom20) |
Vintage: | 2000 |
Country: | France |
Region: | Pommard (Côte de Beaune), Burgundy, Premier Cru (Les Vignots) |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 13% |
Grape(s): | Pinot Noir |
Acidity: | 4 |
Tannins: | 3 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 3 |
Length: | 4 |
Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
Best Temperature: | 15-17°C |
Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) ~91 pts; Revue du Vin de France 17/20; multiple merchant listings cite WA/BH reviews
Tasting Note
Aromas of red cherry, wild strawberry, peony and forest floor. Medium-bodied, silky texture with tangy acidity, melted ripe tannins and a savory, mineral-tinged finish.
Food Pairing
Roast duck, beef bourguignon, braised short ribs, mushroom risotto; Asian: sukiyaki, miso-glazed salmon, hoisin/soy-roasted duck, char siu pork.
Production Method
Biodynamic vineyard care, hand-harvested Pinot Noir, traditional vinification (open-top fermenters), aged ~12–18 months in French oak with a portion new oak.
Vineyard Info
Domaine Leroy (Lalou Bize-Leroy) is a famed Burgundy producer practicing biodynamics, very low yields and meticulous cellar work, producing highly sought-after single-vineyard wines.