Thursday 20 December 2012

1997 Leroy Vosne-Romanee Les Genaivrieres

16 Dec 2012:  We have definitely caught the 'Leroy' bug.  The recent tasting of the old Maison wines was so sensational that we couldn't wait to open another bottle.  1997 Vosne-Romanée Les Genaivrières, Domaine Leroy.  A very seductive Vosne bouquet of dried flowers, mocha, sweet leather, layered with sweet spices of cloves and coriander.  The mid weight palate still showed plenty of red fruit, with a most endearing sweet sensation endorsing the silky mouthfeel, kept afresh with a good level of acidity.  Just a little astringent on the otherwise beautiful finish. The overall impression was harmony, complete with the hallmark finesse.  A very stylish mature Vosne villages, a very good effor for the vintage, drinking perfectly now, and over the next 3 - 5 years.  17.5/20

No comments:

Post a Comment