About this wine
Leroy's Chambertin from Gevrey-Chambertin, the King of Burgundy, producing a wine of imperial power and structure combined with Leroy's characteristic depth and longevity.
An extraordinarily rare and expensive Burgundy — as with most red Burgundy, treat it gently rather than aggressively decanting, and be prepared for a wine that rewards decades of patient cellaring.
Sommelier's Note
"This is arguably the most expensive and sought-after wine of the entire Gevrey-Chambertin appellation — proof that biodynamic farming and Lalou Bize-Leroy's uncompromising standards can produce a Pinot Noir of near-mythical power and longevity."
Food Pairings
Pairs beautifully with slow-braised duck, roasted game birds, and well-aged hard cheeses. Younger vintages suit refined dishes like pigeon or veal sweetbreads, while mature bottles are best matched with venison, wild boar, or mushroom- and truffle-based preparations that echo the wine's earthy depth.
When to drink it
Reserved for once-in-a-lifetime celebrations, landmark business occasions, or as the centerpiece of a serious wine collection.
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Pinot Noir
- Style
- Red
- Price Range
- ¥1,800,000-3,000,000+
Terroir & Winemaking
100% Pinot Noir from a tiny, biodynamically farmed parcel (organic since 1988). Grapes are rigorously sorted by hand and on two sorting tables, then fermented 100% whole-cluster with indigenous yeasts in wooden vats, with fermentation temperatures reaching up to 33°C for maximum extraction. The wine is aged in 100% new French oak from the François Frères cooperage, with minimal intervention and no fining or filtration.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does Domaine Leroy Chambertin taste like?
- Young vintages show intense black cherry, blackberry, and dark spice with vibrant floral lift and firm structure; with decades of age it develops truffle, chocolate, and forest-floor complexity.
- What food pairs best with it?
- Young bottles suit refined dishes like pigeon or veal sweetbreads, while mature vintages shine alongside roasted game birds, venison, duck, or mushroom and truffle preparations.
- Should I decant it?
- Red Burgundy, and Pinot Noir in particular, is generally not suited to aggressive decanting — open it gently ahead of time rather than double-decanting.
- When is the best time to drink it?
- Thanks to its biodynamic farming and structure, it can age for decades; many vintages reach their peak only after 15-20+ years, and top years such as 2010, 2018, and 2019 have earned perfect 100-point scores from Wine Advocate.
- Why is it so expensive?
- It comes from an extremely small, biodynamically farmed parcel under Lalou Bize-Leroy, and is widely regarded as the single most expensive and elusive wine of the Gevrey-Chambertin appellation.
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