Beaune 1er Cru Les Sizies Leroy SA 1983

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Beaune 1er Cru Les Sizies Leroy SA 1983

The wine

The Les Sizies climat, located to the south-west of Beaune, enjoys an excellent reputation for producing balanced, elegant and structured wines. Set mid-slope in the southern part of Beaune, close to the Avaux climat, the Pinot Noir vines benefit from clay-limestone soils and ideal south-west exposure. After rigorous grape selection, vinification follows a low-intervention approach with spontaneous fermentation. The wine is then aged for 18 months in cask with a high proportion of new oak.
The intense ruby hue promises an expressive bouquet. The nose is lifted by aromas of black cherry, raspberry and sweet spice, enhanced by a subtle floral touch. The broad, velvety palate is supported by fine, elegant tannins. A fine balance of generous fruit and mineral freshness emerges, flowing into a long, silky and persistent finish.

About the Producer Leroy SA

The legendary Leroy house in Auxey-Duresses was created by François Leroy in 1868. At the beginning of the following century, Henri Leroy contributed greatly to making these wines famous, and his daughter, Lalou Bize-Leroy, took over in 1971. Moreover, this icon of Burgundy made itself renowned by buying the Domaine Charles Noëllat to create its own domain. The Leroy family is also co-owner of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti with the Villaine family. The wines of the Leroy house have an exemplary quality. No doubt this is the greatest Burgundy wine. The grapes are meticulously selected; they must come from at least responsibly cultivated vines. The winemaking and maturing are carried out with as much care as in the domain that produces exceptional wines.