Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Domaine Leroy
Label Name:
 
Clos Vougeot Grand Cru
Vintage:
 
1988
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Vougeot, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Method:
 
Hand-harvested Pinot Noir; traditional Burgundian vinification with indigenous yeasts, aged in French oak barrels (high % new), minimal filtration; Domaine practices biodynamic viticulture.
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Matured grand cru showing dried red and black cherry, leather, sous-bois, truffle and earth with cedar spice and a hint of tobacco. Medium-to-full-bodied, concentrated and balanced with firm tannins and a long savory finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: roast duck, braised beef, lamb, mushroom risotto, boeuf bourguignon. Asian: Peking duck, miso-glazed salmon, char siu, soy-sesame grilled beef (bulgogi), mushroom hot pot.
Vineyard Info:
 
Domaine Leroy (Lalou Bize-Leroy) is a small, prestigious Burgundian domaine known for tiny production, high-quality grand cru parcels and pioneering biodynamic farming since the late 20th century.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Wine Advocate (Robert Parker) ~90 (contemporary review); Burghound 93; TastingBook aggregate ~94; Robert Parker quote (Burgundy Book, 1990): 'highly extracted, explosively scented. . . medium-bodied, supple. '