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The history of Maison Leroy began in 1968 when François Leroy, winemaker and owner of vineyards in Pommard, Meursault, Chambertin, Musigny, Clos de Vougeot and Richebourg, decided to create a structure with the aim of expanding.
During the second part of the twentieth century, his son's efforts were rewarded with various medals and Grands Prix in both France and Belgium. However, it was not until the arrival of Henri Leroy in 1919, the third generation, that things really changed. Highly invested in the business, he led it to a meteoric rise.
A few years later, in 1942, Maison Leroy became the owner of half the shares in Romanée-Conti's Domaine. Henry would devote the rest of his life to the estate, giving his all to create the jewel we know today.
Lalou Bize-Leroy, Henri's daughter and a grande dame of the Burgundy wine world, joined the adventure in 1955. She quickly followed in her father's footsteps, becoming President and General Manager of Maison Leroy as well as co-manager of Romanée-Conti Domaine. An unrivalled taster and connoisseur of the terroirs of Bourgogne, she will always strive for the best. This quest for perfection led her in 1988 to buy several Domaines and cultivate them biodynamically, making her a pioneer in the field.
Topping out at 21 hectares 99 ares 66 centiares, Domaine Leroy today boasts 9 Grands Crus, 8 Premiers Crus, 9 Villages and a few generic Bourgognes. With its racy terroirs, it offers us each vintage confidential cuvées of incredible richness.
Located in the center of the two Côtes, the Savigny-lès-Beaune appellation produces wines whose reputation is well established. The old inscription on the door of the town's Château leaves little doubt that "Savigny wines are nourishing, theological and morbifuge"... To assert that they repel death is no doubt an exaggeration, but that Savigny wines have an invigorating finesse and fruitiness is more than true !
Every wine produced by Maison Leroy is a gustatory event, and this Savigny-lès-Beaune 2018 isn't an exception. 2018 was a very early vintage, with very little rainfall and exceptional sunshine. A pinot noir at perfect ripeness gave birth to this marvelous wine, a fine gateway for those wishing to get a taste of the Leroy style.
Behind a pretty ruby-red color, beautiful fruity aromas of strawberries and raspberries are revealed on the nose, along with a few notes of ripe blackcurrant. Noble hints of spices and dried flowers gradually emerge with aeration. An ensemble of great freshness, full of complexity and refinement.
The palate is wonderfully fresh and balanced. The texture is full of sensuality, with extremely fine tannins that caress the palate. Invigorating acidity enhances the fruitiness and takes us on a journey of very tender, juicy, tart red berry aromas. The whole is fine and elegant, with a slight earthy note that lingers on the finish. A high-flying Savigny-lès-Beaune that will go wonderfully well with roast Bresse poultry, or on a cheese platter with epoisses.
