Domaine Leroy   Gevrey les Combottes

2004 Gevrey les Combottes

By Domaine Leroy

2004 Gevrey les Combottes from Domaine Leroy, Burgundy, France

A gem nestled within the prestigious soils of Burgundy, the 2004 Gevrey les Combottes from the hallowed cellars of Domaine Leroy deserves a narrative woven with respect for its singular provenance. This particular vintage encapsulates a season marked by challenges, yet emerges victorious in its expression of terroir and meticulous vinification.

 

A Testament of Resilience and Mastery

The year 2004 in Burgundy was spotted with difficulties, climactic mood swings providing a complexity-inducing backdrop for grape growing. It was during these testing times that Domaine Leroy demonstrated their customary finesse, ushering forth a Gevrey les Combottes that testifies to the resilience of both vine and vintner. The cool, dry September days granted the culmination necessary for developing depth and structure, elements we now revel in when sampling this impeccable wine.

 

A Discerning Palate's Delight

Tasting the 2004 vintage, one is met with an intricate matrix of wild strawberries laced with hints of earthy truffles – a flavour profile that is quintessentially Burgundian yet distinctively '04. Time in the bottle has allowed the mellow integration of tannins and the emergence of secondary characteristics: underbrush nuances intermingling with subtle spice tones. A medium-bodied paean to harmony, this wine corroborates its pedigree and indicates an alluring investment opportunity.

To regard this wine merely as fermented grape juice would be akin to reducing Shakespeare’s 'Hamlet' to a family squabble. The potpourri of olfactory sensations precludes a thrilling sip – where mature red fruit juxtaposes with forest floor whispers against a backdrop of expertly tempered acidity.

In conclusion, the 2004 Gevrey les Combottes from Domaine Leroy stands as an epitome for why Burgundian wines are passionately pursued by connoisseurs and investors alike. It continues to perform impressively in auctions and private sales, underscoring its undeniable cachet within an oenophile’s portfolio. This vintage is undoubtably an eloquent liaison between nature's whimsy and human artistry; a concoction that truly transcends the ordinary.

Market price (CAD)

$36,700.00

12x75cl

Highest score

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POP score

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