From one of the great Burgundy vintages and from one of the most iconic names in Burgundy, the renowned "Lalou." Jancis Robinson, MW, said of the 2005 vintage: "If there is one dominant characteristic of these [2005] wines it is their thrilling combination of ripeness and acidity" (jancisrobinson.com, Jan. 27, 2007). And David Schildknecht says "... The personality of wines from this luminous, gloriously healthy and ripe vintage is positively kinetic, but decidedly on the dark side of the flavor spectrum. Fresh, sometimes faintly tart black fruits, overt and at times almost austerely mineral flavors, and mysterious, at times brooding forest floor complexities are the norm. Many of the best Pinots of 2005 push the limit of ripeness consistent with freshness, and the limit of sheer density consistent with elegance. Firm, fine tannins are never far from the surface, even where these Pinots' youthful textures are already silken or creamy. These wines will need time in the bottle to show their true colors ..."( robertparker.com, April 29, 2017)
Maison Leroy Gevrey-Chambertin 2005
Pinot Noir
PRODUCT DETAILS
- Release Date:
- December 6, 2018
- 750 mL bottle
- Alcohol/Vol:
- 13%
- Made In:
- Burgundy, France
- By:
- Vinprom-Troyan Ad
- Sweetness Descriptor:
- XD - Extra Dry
- Varietal:
- Pinot Noir
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