Clos de Vougeot Domaine Leroy 2006
Clos de Vougeot Domaine Leroy 2006 is a dry, medium-bodied red from Pinot Noir (Vougeot, France), in the medium, savoury reds style. Tannins are moderate and acidity fresh; oak influence is some. Those scales describe the wine when young; this is a 20-year-old bottle and its tannin and oak will have softened. Good with duck, salmon, roast chicken, bolognese. Biodynamic farming is mentioned by the merchant.
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volnay Santenots du Milieu Domaine Leroy 2015 Domaine Leroy · Burgundy | £6221.00 | |||
| Chambolle Musigny Les Charmes Domaine Leroy 2011 Domaine Leroy · Burgundy | £6255.00 | |||
| Chambolle Musigny Amoureuses Georges Roumier 2009 Domaine Georges Roumier · Burgundy | £5971.00 | |||
| Vosne Romanee Les Beaux Monts Domaine Leroy 2014 Domaine Leroy · Burgundy | £5857.00 |
Clos de Vougeot Domaine Leroy 2006 is a Grand Cru Pinot Noir from the Côte de Nuits, Burgundy. Lalou Bize-Leroy is known for her extreme biodynamic practices and commitment to low yields, producing wines of peerless intensity and aromatic complexity. This 2006 release features an expansive, kaleidoscopic nose of dark berries, forest floor, exotic spice, leather and truffles. The palate is broad, incredibly dense and seamless, with a haunting, mineral-driven persistence that defines the unique character of Leroy’s wines, representing the pinnacle of Burgundy production.