Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Domaine Leroy
Label Name:
 
Chambertin Grand Cru (exdom23)
Vintage:
 
2013
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Gevrey-Chambertin, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Method:
 
Biodynamic viticulture, hand-harvested; whole-cluster and spontaneous fermentations; aged in French oak (notable new oak), minimal intervention and little/no filtration.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Dense, layered Pinot Noir: black cherry, wild strawberry, forest floor, truffle, subtle spice and cedar; velvety texture, very fine tannins and a long, minerally, savory finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: roast duck, game birds, ribeye or venison, mushroom risotto. Asian: Peking duck, soy-braised short ribs, miso-glazed black cod, shiitake/wood-ear mushroom stir-fries.
Vineyard Info:
 
Domaine Leroy (Lalou Bize-Leroy) founded c.1988; a biodynamic pioneer owning tiny Grand Cru parcels including Chambertin; extremely low yields and very limited production, highly collectible.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (Neal Martin) review: 93-95 (often cited as WA 95) with tasting note referencing medium body and very fine tannins; market/release listings also show WA95