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We’re welcoming back the wines of legendary Bourgogne producer Maison Leroy with the February 3 CLASSICS release.
Domaine Leroy is arguably producing the greatest red Burgundy wines on the Côte d’Or at present. Lalou Bize-Leroy started out as a négociant, working for her family’s Maison Leroy, which was founded by her father, Henri. There are three entities to the Leroy empire: the Maison Leroy négociant wines based in Auxey-Duresses; the Domaine d’Auvenay named for Lalou Bize-Leroy’s own home near St-Romain; and the substantial biodynamic Domaine Leroy in Vosne-Romanée. Lalou Bize-Leroy also owns a quarter of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, where she was co-director until 1992.
These Maison Leroy wines come from highly sought-after vineyards across the Cote d’Or.
You can purchase the February CLASSICS release after 8:30am, Thursday, February 3, on the LCBO website here.
Maison Leroy Bourgogne Blanc 2017
From the legendary Bourgogne house of Leroy. One of the best values in this portfolio is the Maison Leroy Bourgogne Blanc. Do not be deceived by the designation. While Lalou Bize Leroy never reveals the source of the grapes, it is known that these are usually grapes from villages and 1er Cru plots, and she blends each vintage to best represent her wines for that vintage. From the cooler 2017 vintage, this is tight and compact, with lemon, light cream, broken stones, and a hint of lemon verbena that stretches long along the svelte palate, finishing with a hum of limestone and wash of salinity. This humble wine grows as it opens in the glass, so give yourself time to fully enjoy. Smart now, and with time ahead in the cellar.
Read more about Maison Leroy here.
Appellation : AOC Bourgogne Blanc
Region: Bourgogne, France
Grape(s) : Chardonnay
Price : $249.00 for 750mL
LCBO : 467241
Maison Leroy Bourgogne Rouge 2017
From the legendary Bourgogne house of Leroy. One of the best values in this portfolio is the Maison Leroy Bourgogne level wines. Do not be deceived by the designation. While Lalou Bize Leroy never reveals the source of the grapes, it is known that these are usually grapes from villages and 1er Cru plots, and she blends each vintage to best represent her wines for that vintage. This is where Lalou Bize-Leroy spends her most energy; the Bourgognes are the real flagship wines of the house. From the elegant and cooler 2017 vintage, this shows bright cherry, black raspberry, seasoned with a dusting of sweet spice. Tannins are still tight and firm yet fine, and acidity is easily lofted through the gently humming, limestone-laced finish. Give this youthful pinot some time to open in your glass now, or better yet, cellar for a year or two.
Read more about Maison Leroy here.
Appellation : AOC Bourgogne Rouge
Region: Bourgogne, France
Grape(s) : Pinot Noir
Price : $249.00 for 750mL
LCBO : 735829
From the legendary Bourgogne house of Leroy. One of the best values in this portfolio is the Maison Leroy Bourgogne level wines. Do not be deceived by the designation. While Lalou Bize Leroy never reveals the source of the grapes, it is known that these are usually grapes from villages and 1er Cru plots, and she blends each vintage to best represent her wines for that vintage. This is where Lalou Bize-Leroy spends her most energy; the Bourgognes are the real flagship wines of the house. From the elegant and cooler 2017 vintage, this shows bright cherry, black raspberry, seasoned with a dusting of sweet spice. Tannins are still tight and firm yet fine, and acidity is easily lofted through the gently humming, limestone-laced finish. Give this youthful pinot some time to open in your glass now, or better yet, cellar for a year or two.
Read more about Maison Leroy here.
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