Nuits-Saint-Georges - 2008 - Domaine Leroy - 0,75L

An exceptional Pinot Noir embodying the elegance and depth of the Nuits-Saint-Georges terroir, crafted by the prestigious Domaine Leroy.

📋 Characteristics

• Appellation: Nuits-Saint-Georges
• Grape Variety: 100% Pinot Noir
• Vintage: 2008
• Certification: Biodynamic farming
• Terroir: Parcels located in Nuits-Saint-Georges, benefiting from clay-limestone soils and favorable exposure
• Vinification & Ageing: Hand-harvested with very low yields (around 13 hectoliters per hectare), fermentation with indigenous yeasts, aged 15 to 18 months in French oak barrels
• Alcohol: Not specified

🍇 Tasting Notes

• Appearance: Deep ruby red with garnet reflections
• Nose: Complex aromas of ripe black fruits (blackcurrant, blackberry), spicy notes, floral nuances, and a hint of undergrowth
• Palate: Broad and silky attack, fine and well-integrated tannins, fresh, with flavors of black fruits, gentle spices, and subtle minerality
• Finish: Long and elegant, marked by aromatic persistence on fruity and spicy notes

🍴 Food Pairings

Ideal with:
• 🦌 Venison filet with lingonberries
• 🍄 Black truffle risotto
• 🧀 Aged cheeses such as Époisses
• 🍖 Veal chop with morels

🗓 Cellaring Potential

Enjoy now to appreciate its aromatic complexity, or cellar until 2030 to develop tertiary aromas and an even silkier texture.

🏰 About Domaine Leroy

Founded in 1868 in Auxey-Duresses, Domaine Leroy is one of Burgundy’s most prestigious estates. Under Lalou Bize-Leroy’s visionary leadership since 1988, the estate has adopted strict biodynamic practices, producing wines of exceptional quality. Yields are deliberately very low, allowing unique concentration and terroir expression in every bottle.