Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Les Poulettes Leroy SA 1999

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Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Les Poulettes Leroy SA 1999

The wine

A legendary Burgundy house established in the second half of the 19th century, Maison Leroy has been in the hands of Lalou Bize-Leroy since 1971. She crafts this Nuits-Saint-Georges made from Pinot Noir grapes that are grown with great care, observing principles of sustainable agriculture, alongside partner winegrowers in the Les Poulettes Premier Cru. In the depths of the cellar, vinification and ageing are reputed to be as meticulous as those of Domaine Leroy. Thus this wine has a wonderfully elegant and powerful profile, structured by fine tannins. The fragrance is rich, evoking red and black fruits, sweet spices and undergrowth, as well as precious wood. It can easily be cellared for fifteen years or so, and deserves to be paired with hearty dishes. You might serve, for example, small game dishes with an autumnal flavour, red meat in sauce or certain cheeses such as Saint-Nectaire.

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.