Pommard 1er Cru Les Chaponnières Leroy SA 1999

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Pommard 1er Cru Les Chaponnières Leroy SA 1999

The wine

The Chaponnières climat, located at the foot of the hillside on the southern edge of the legendary village of Pommard, is one of the finest Premier Cru terroirs in the appellation. The deep, predominantly clay soils provide perfect conditions for the vines, some of which are around fifty years old. The meticulously selected Pinot Noir grapes grown must come from attentive winegrowing practices, respecting at the very least the principles of sustainable viticulture. The grapes are harvested at peak ripeness, rigorously sorted and vinified following traditional methods to elaborate wines of exemplary quality.
This Premier Cru reveals a deep colour that almost seems thick. The intense bouquet reveals notes of coffee, chocolate and ripe cherry of incredible complexity. The ample and rich palate characterised by tannins reveals a perfect maturity combined with notes of marinade and juniper. The long and delicious finish is a perfect balance of sweetness and acidity.

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.