2007 Domaine Leroy, Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru, Bottle (750ml)

RP 95 "Bize-Leroy?s 2007 Clos Vougeot issues from three parcels at different elevations of the clos, and the belief (in which she is hardly alone) that such a range of parcels better expresses the essence of this cru is lent credibility in the glass. The depth of rich meatiness; succulence of dark fruits; and formidable minerality are difficult to break down into further descriptive details, but taking a sip of this is like turning your palate and imagination over to auto-pilot, and if you cellar some, I suspect it will still be capable of holding you hostage and challenging the prowess of its 2005 counterpart two decades from now. The results Lalou Bize-Leroy achieved in 2006 were especially notable considering the misgivings she expressed early on about that vintage. She appeared more enthusiastic early on about 2007, but in this instance it?s far from merely notable ? frankly, it?s utterly improbable ? the richness and complexity that the Leroy team has achieved, especially considering that harvesting began here already on August 27! This collection is quite distinctive even from the very few others of its vintage that come even remotely close in quality. These 2007s display a sense of effortless effusiveness, primary juiciness, and ? I don?t know how to put this less nebulously ? elegance and in the best instances transparency, contrasting with the impressions of tumescent ripeness, coagulation, and new wood veneer that in some vintages accompany the profound richness of Leroy reds. Extremely low yields are a common denominator among Bize-Leroy?s collections, although in the challenging 2007 vintage, she had somewhat more company than usual among fellow-vignerons." (June 2010)
Domaine Leroy, Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru