Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Domaine Leroy
Label Name:
 
Gevrey 1er Combottes (exdom23)
Vintage:
 
2011
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Gevrey-Chambertin (Côte de Nuits), Premier Cru 'Les Combottes'
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Method:
 
Biodynamic vineyards, hand-harvested; natural/indigenous yeast fermentations with gentle extraction; élevage in French oak barrels (significant new oak) and long maturation before release.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Concentrated red and black cherry, redcurrant and blackberry with wild herb, bay and stony minerality. Silky, medium-plus body with fine, ripe tannins, spice-box notes and a long, mineral-driven finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Roast duck, coq au vin, beef bourguignon, mushroom risotto; Asian: Peking duck, miso-glazed black cod, char siu pork, grilled shiitake yakitori.
Vineyard Info:
 
Domaine Leroy (Lalou Bize-Leroy) is a top Burgundian producer known for biodynamic viticulture, tiny yields and ageworthy, high-value premier and grand cru bottlings since the late 20th century.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Notable reviews: Neal Martin (Vinous) 94/100 for the 2011 Gevrey-Chambertin Les Combottes; positive review from Burghound (Allen Meadows)