Awards/Ratings

Wine Advocate (Neal Martin) 93-95 for 2013. Jancis Robinson 18/20. Vinous/Stephen Tanzer ~92+. 0%

Tasting Note

Ripe red and dark berries, spiced plum and cherry, floral lift, wet-stone minerality and a subtle meaty/forest-floor note. Silky, fine-grained tannins with vibrant acidity and a long, resonant finish.

Food Pairing

Roast duck, duck à l’orange, beef bourguignon, mushroom risotto, roast lamb; Asian: Peking duck, miso-glazed salmon, char siu, mushroom hot pot, shiitake-based dishes.

Production Method

Biodynamic viticulture, hand-harvested with severe sorting; native-yeast fermentation and élevage in French oak with minimal intervention and light/no filtration. Low yields and barrel-by-barrel bottling.

Vineyard Info

Domaine Leroy was established under Lalou Bize-Leroy; the domaine owns significant Les Beaux Monts parcels and produces very small quantities from biodynamically farmed, high-quality Premier Cru sites.