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
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.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
15-17
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.
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.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) ~91 pts; Revue du Vin de France 17/20; multiple merchant listings cite WA/BH reviews