Auxey-Duresses 1er Cru Les Duresses Leroy SA 1999

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Auxey-Duresses 1er Cru Les Duresses Leroy SA 1999

The wine

A true legend of Burgundy winemaking, Lalou Bize-Leroy was co-owner of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti for a time. The wines she now crafts on her own domain and at her maison de négoce are sought for their high-quality production value. The vines are grown biodynamically and the grapes are vinified meticulously. Getting your hands on one of these precious bottles means you can savour the possibility of enjoying it now or after a few years of ageing.
In the glass, this Auxey-Duresses first growth has an intense, ruby colour that lets off a complex nose marked by red fruit (cherry, raspberry), black fruit, violet, and peony. After a well-deserved maturation, it will evolve to carry hints of leather and earth. Perfectly balanced between density and elegance, this wine can be paired with a characterful cheese or roasted poultry with mushrooms.

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.