Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Domaine Leroy
Label Name:
 
Vosne 1er Beaux Monts (exdom23)
Vintage:
 
2013
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Vosne-Romanée, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
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.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
15-17
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.
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.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Wine Advocate (Neal Martin) 93-95 for 2013. Jancis Robinson 18/20. Vinous/Stephen Tanzer ~92+. 0%