Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Maison Leroy
Label Name:
 
Chassagne 1er Ruchottes (exdom23)
Vintage:
 
1973
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Chassagne-Montrachet, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Method:
 
Traditional Burgundian vinification: fermented and aged in French oak barrels with malolactic conversion; cellared long by Maison Leroy and released only when deemed ready.
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12
Tasting Note:
 
Mature premier‑cru Chardonnay: honeyed lemon, dried orchard fruits, toasted hazelnut, beeswax, white truffle and wet stone minerality. Bright acidity with a long, saline, gently oxidative finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: lobster or crab, roast chicken with cream sauce, mushroom risotto, pork with almonds, aged Comté or Parmigiano. Asian: sushi/sashimi, Cantonese steamed fish, Chinese-style steamed bass, Vietnamese grilled pork, mild Thai coconut curries.
Vineyard Info:
 
Maison Leroy (founded 1868) is a historic Burgundy négociant run by Lalou Bize‑Leroy, known for buying top domaine stocks, extensive cellaring and releasing mature vintage bottles.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Recorded among Maison Leroy’s curated 1973 releases (e. g. , Maison Leroy 1973 Chassagne‑Montrachet Les Ruchottes). considered collectible and highly regarded by Burgundy collectors