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Hedonism Wines
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Description

Owned and managed by the legendary Lalou Bize-Leroy – aka the ‘Queen of Burgundy’ –Domaine Leroy is one strand of the Leroy group, along with Maison Leroy and Domaine d`Auvenay. After continuous and strategic expansion, today the estate covers approximately 23 hectares, including impressive vineyard holdings in nine Grands Crus and eight Premier Crus. This particular release comes from a small 0.69-hectare plot of vines in the climat of Aux Lavrières. Burgundy 1990 was an excellent vintage across the board, one that produced deeply coloured, full-bodied and fruity wines.

About this wine

Despite the damaged capsule, this 1990 vintage from the illustrious Domaine Leroy, harvested from the Nuits St Georges Aux Lavieres vineyard, represents an exceptional expression of Pinot Noir, reflecting the terroir's unique characteristics. Exhibits a complex bouquet of ripe fruits, earth, and subtle oak, with a structured palate offering depth, fine tannins, and a long, nuanced finish. Not specified, but Domaine Leroy's wines are highly acclaimed and sought after by collectors and connoisseurs.

Nuits St Georges

The Nuits St Georges collection from Domaine Leroy showcases the exceptional terroir of the Nuits St Georges appellation in Burgundy, known for producing some of the most profound and complex Pinot Noir wines.

Domaine Leroy

Domaine Leroy is one of Burgundy's most esteemed and celebrated wine producers, known for its rigorous viticulture and commitment to biodynamic farming practices. Under the leadership of Lalou Bize-Leroy, the domaine has achieved a status akin to legend, with an unrivaled pedigree for crafting Pinot Noir of extraordinary depth, complexity, and longevity.