2015 Chambertin Grand Cru
By Domaine Leroy
2015 Chambertin Grand Cru from Domaine Leroy, Burgundy, France
As one delves into the esteemed terroirs of Burgundy, the 2015 Chambertin Grand Cru from Domaine Leroy emerges as a testament to the vintage's splendour. An expression of pure finesse and complexity, this vintage in particular saw an alignment of harmonious climatic conditions that coalesced to create a wine of majestic quality.
Vintage Specificity: A Year to Remember
The year 2015 stood out in Burgundy for its consistently warm summer that bestowed upon the vines an ideal platform for ripening—which, when interwoven with cooler nights, preserved essential acidity. The result: a wine with a rich tapestry of ripe yet nuanced red fruit characters layered over an opulent structure.
The Chambertin Grand Cru from Domaine Leroy offers a sophisticated palate characterised by profound depth and purity. Notes of blackberry, cherry, and subtle earthiness divulge into textural finesse - a hallmark of Leroy's vinicultural precision. The tannins are exquisitely integrated, giving shape to a wine that promises decades of evolution.
An Investment Worthy Of Connoisseurs
For the astute fine wine investor, this offering is exemplary; it stands not only as a pinnacle of enjoyment but also as a vessel of potential accrual. Its scarcity and superlative pedigree underpin its investment worthiness—a jewel in the crown of any Burgundy collection.
In conclusion, the 2015 Chambertin Grand Cru from Domaine Leroy presents an impeccable blend of richness and balance. Its complex bouquet matures into an elegiac symphony of flavours that mirrors the vintage's exquisite conditions. This legendary creation is destined for longevity and is undeniably one of the most coveted acquisitions for both collectors and investors keen on fine wines from Burgundy's aristocratic lineage.
Market price (USD)
$370,450.00
12x75cl
Highest score
100
POP score
15172.5
Scores and tasting notes
The Domaine Leroy 2015 Chambertin Grand Cru soars from the glass with a profound bouquet of cassis, cherry, raspberry, rose hip, grilled meat, spice and cedar. On the palate, the full extent of this wine's stunning amplitude and depth—and the reserves of energy that lie behind them—defy description. That a wine of such scale and concentration should be so seamless and complete is hard to fathom. The ecstatic commentary scribbled in my notebook concludes with the phrase "essence of wine."
William Kelley - The Wine Advocate, 29 March 2018