In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: rose, violet, dark cherry, spice

Palate: black fruit, mineral, truffle, silk

Biodynamic Musigny of extraordinary perfume and depth, with floral lift over a dense, mineral core.

What it pairs with

  • Roast venison with cassis jus
    Game meat and a blackcurrant reduction echo a grand-cru Pinot's wild fruit and firm tannin.
  • Epoisses de Bourgogne
    The washed-rind cow's-milk cheese's pungent cream needs a wine with grip and acidity to balance it.
  • Truffled poularde
    The wine's perfume and depth meet a truffled chicken's earthy richness.

History

Lalou Bize-Leroy farms a tiny biodynamic parcel of Musigny, among the rarest and most expensive wines in the world.

  1. 1988 — Domaine Leroy founded from the former Noellat vines
  2. 1991 — Vines fully converted to biodynamics

Facts

Producer
Domaine Leroy
Grapes
Pinot Noir (100%)
Classification
Grand Cru (Chambolle-Musigny, AOC)
Oak
Around 16 to 18 months in new French oak
ABV
13.0%
Price
EUR 20000 to 40000 at retail
Drinking window
15-40 from vintage
First vintage
1991

Scores

  • Vinous 97 (2018 vintage, reviewed 2021)

Tags

cellar worthy cult wine dry firm tannin full body grand cru high acid iconic mood contemplative mood elegant occasion cellar occasion special old vines old world pairs with game pairs with mushroom pairs with red meat pinot noir price collector still red
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