DOMAINE LEROY

Known as one of the most powerful women in wine, and with the reputation as the “grande dame of Burgundy”, Madame Lalou Bize-Leroy is a force to be reckoned with. In 1988 Lalou Bize-Leroy founded Domaine Leroy by purchasing Domaine Charles Nöellat in Vosne Romanée and Domaine Philippe-Rémy at Gevrey-Chambertin. In total Domaine Leroy now has 23 hectares of vines, mostly Premier and Grand Cru classified. She immediately began biodynamic cultivation on all the vineyards and her wines quickly became a direct rival to DRC. Madame Leroy immediately began biodynamic cultivation on all the vineyards and her wines quickly became a direct rival to DRC. She still farms her vines to the highest biodynamic standards, even replacing individual vines from her own cuttings rather than replanting new vines, which has resulted in a heritage of ancient vines and a small yield each vintage with a miniscule production of circa 500 cases across all cuvees.

Why Domaine Leroy is unique

What really sets Domaine Leroy apart is how they let nature lead the way. There has been no official winemaker at Domaine Leroy since the 1993 harvest. According to Lalou, the grapes are of such a quality that they do not need a winemaker! “We are guardians. We watch, we observe, we make some decisions, but it is the grapes that come first–they guide us. Our job is to look, observe and try to understand. That is our job, our role. Yes, we make decisions, but we don’t really do anything.” There is a soft touch of wood to the notably ripe yet cool and airy aromas of plum, cassis and wet stone. There is excellent volume and mid-palate concentration to the medium-bodied flavours that brim with dry extract on the detailed finish that exudes a fine minerality. This balanced effort delivers fine depth and length for its level. This philosophy results in wines that are as rare as they are remarkable. Take a look below at our Domaine Leroy collection and offers and see for yourself why they’re so special.