{"title":"Maison Leroy","description":"\u003cp\u003eMaison Leroy is the négociant house of the Leroy family in Auxey-Duresses, run by Lalou Bize-Leroy. It selects wines from across \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/burgundy\"\u003eBurgundy\u003c\/a\u003e, ages them patiently in its own cellars and releases them only when they are ready to drink, which is why old vintages of red and white Burgundy under the Leroy name still turn up decades after the harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMaison Leroy: a Burgundy négociant house since 1868\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrançois Leroy founded the house in Auxey-Duresses in 1868, buying and ageing wine from growers around the village. His grandson Henri Leroy built it into one of the most respected merchant houses in Burgundy, and in 1942 bought half of the Domaine de la Romanée-Conti. His daughter Lalou joined the house in 1955, later took over from her father, and made a name for herself as one of the finest tasters in the region. In 1988 she created a separate estate, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/domaine-leroy\"\u003eDomaine Leroy\u003c\/a\u003e, for wines from the family's own vineyards. The Maison carried on alongside it as the négociant side of the business, and it still does today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Maison Leroy chooses and ages its wines\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe house works as a négociant-éleveur. Lalou Bize-Leroy tastes wines from growers across the Côte d'Or and beyond, keeps only what meets her standard, and buys finished wine rather than grapes. The wines then age in the cellars at Auxey-Duresses, often for years in barrel and bottle, until she judges them ready. That patience is the signature of the house. Maison Leroy regularly releases wines years after other houses have released the same vintage, so a village Meursault or Savigny can come to market already showing the savoury, mature character most Burgundy only reaches after years in a private cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRed and white Maison Leroy, from Bourgogne to Grand Cru\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe range runs from simple Bourgogne up to the great names of the Côte d'Or. On the red side that means \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pinot-noir\"\u003ePinot Noir\u003c\/a\u003e from appellations such as Côte de Beaune-Villages, Savigny-lès-Beaune, Nuits-Saint-Georges, Gevrey-Chambertin and Vosne-Romanée, and at the top Grands Crus like Clos de la Roche, where a vintage such as 2003 shows the depth of a ripe year softened by long cellaring. The whites are \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/chardonnay\"\u003eChardonnay\u003c\/a\u003e from Auxey-Duresses, Puligny-Montrachet and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/meursault\"\u003eMeursault\u003c\/a\u003e, with Meursault 1er Cru Les Genevrières among the finest. Two blends show how the house thinks. Fleurs de Vignes is a multi-vintage Bourgogne Blanc, and En Hommage à l'An 2000 is a Pinot Noir blend made to mark the millennium. Among the older bottles are a 1969 Bourgogne and village wines from the 1970s and 1980s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMaison Leroy FAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between Maison Leroy and Domaine Leroy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDomaine Leroy makes wine only from its own biodynamically farmed vineyards, and its labels read \"Domaine Leroy\". Maison Leroy is the négociant house: it buys wine from other growers, ages it in its own cellars and labels it simply \"Leroy\". Both are run by Lalou Bize-Leroy, but they are separate businesses with separate ranges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Maison Leroy the same as Leroy wine?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually, yes. A Burgundy label that says just \"Leroy\" without \"Domaine\" is a Maison Leroy wine. Leroy bottles from before 1988 come from the Maison, because Domaine Leroy did not exist yet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre old Maison Leroy vintages still good to drink?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOften, yes, because the house releases wine only once it is ready and stores it in ideal conditions until then. As with any mature Burgundy, stand an old bottle upright for a day before opening and decant it gently off its sediment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat food goes with Maison Leroy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMature red Leroy suits roast poultry, game, mushrooms and aged cheese. The whites from Meursault and Puligny-Montrachet go well with lobster, scallops, turbot or chicken in a cream sauce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","products":[{"product_id":"maison-leroy-meursault-2015-75cl","title":"Maison Leroy Meursault 2015 75CL","description":"\u003cp\u003eMaison Leroy Meursault 2015 is a striking example of what Burgundy can achieve when pedigree, rigor, and intuition meet in the cellar. From the legendary hands of Lalou Bize-Leroy, it brings rare intensity and precision to a classic Meursault bottling, making it far more than an ordinary village wine. The Maison Leroy name carries real historical weight in Burgundy, and bottles like this have become sought-after by collectors and devoted Chardonnay lovers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExpect a wine of luminous pale gold color with an elegant, almost crystalline brightness in the glass. The bouquet is layered and refined, with notes of white flowers, citrus zest, ripe pear, hazelnut, and subtle mineral undertones, all unfolding with impressive detail and restraint.\n\nOn the palate, it is concentrated yet poised, combining generous Chardonnay texture with a firm line of freshness and saline precision. The finish should be long and finely etched, with the structure to age gracefully for many years; while it can already be enjoyed, this is a wine that will reward cellaring and is capable of developing further complexity over 5 to 10 years or more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaison Leroy sources and works with carefully selected Burgundy fruit, with a philosophy shaped by strict selection and a deep commitment to quality. The estate is known for organic and biodynamic practices, and fruit quality is monitored with exceptional rigor, often resulting in very low yields and only the best parcels making it into the final wine. In Meursault, the limestone-rich soils and classic Côte de Beaune terroir provide the backbone for a Chardonnay that balances richness, tension, and mineral drive, with vinification aimed at preserving purity, depth, and site expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis wine pairs beautifully with refined dishes such as butter-poached lobster, roast chicken with morels, seared scallops, veal in cream sauce, or aged Comté and other nutty cheeses. Serve slightly chilled, ideally around 10–12°C, and consider brief aeration or opening the bottle in advance if drinking young, as this can help the wine show its full aromatic range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaison Leroy is closely linked to Lalou Bize-Leroy, one of the most influential and uncompromising figures in modern Burgundy. Through both Domaine Leroy and the négociant side, she has built a reputation for extraordinary selectivity, biodynamic conviction, and a relentless pursuit of quality. The producer is regarded as one of the most prestigious names in the region, with wines that are highly collectible and widely admired for their purity, concentration, and aging potential.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Leroy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54252064407889,"sku":"FW-5536","price":1004.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/e06c17c3dd43797316ab457c344d6366_600x_5f7de4ba-8118-493a-8da4-81a46b4bb817.png?v=1783442983"},{"product_id":"cote-de-beaune-village-maison-leroy-2017","title":"Cote De Beaune Village Maison Leroy, 2017","description":"\u003cp\u003eCôte de Beaune Villages by Maison Leroy is a refined expression of Bourgogne Pinot Noir, shaped by one of the region’s most respected names. The 2017 vintage offers a compelling balance of elegance, precision, and natural depth, making it an appealing choice for collectors and Burgundy lovers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, it typically shows a bright ruby hue with youthful clarity. The nose is expected to lean toward red berries, wild cherries, rose petal, and subtle earthy spice, with the kind of purity and lift associated with carefully crafted Burgundy.\n\nOn the palate, the wine should feel poised and silky, with fresh red fruit, fine-grained tannins, and lively acidity carrying through to a graceful, mineral finish. While enjoyable now, it has the structure and balance to develop beautifully over the next several years, gaining complexity with time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMade from Pinot Noir in Bourgogne’s Côte de Beaune, this wine reflects the region’s cool-climate terroir, where limestone and marl soils help preserve freshness, finesse, and aromatic detail. Maison Leroy is known for rigorous vineyard selection and a minimalist approach in the cellar, allowing the character of the vintage and site to remain front and center.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a versatile Burgundy that pairs beautifully with roast chicken, duck breast, quail, mushroom dishes, and delicate game. It also works well with soft cheeses such as Brie or Époisses. Serve slightly cool, around 15–17°C, and decant briefly if drinking young to help the aromas open up.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaison Leroy is one of Burgundy’s most admired names, closely associated with meticulous standards and an uncompromising respect for terroir. Founded on a legacy of quality and precision, the house has earned a strong reputation among Burgundy enthusiasts for producing wines of exceptional clarity and depth. Its influence and standing in the region make it a benchmark producer for collectors and connoisseurs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Leroy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54252120703313,"sku":"MS-63732","price":476.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/63732.png?v=1783443262"},{"product_id":"savigny-les-beaune-maison-leroy-2018","title":"Savigny Les Beaune Maison Leroy, 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003eSavigny-lès-Beaune Maison Leroy 2018 is a refined Burgundy Pinot Noir from one of the region’s most respected names. Known for its precision, depth, and quiet elegance, it reflects the Maison Leroy style: deeply attentive sourcing and a commitment to showcasing terroir rather than excess ripeness or oak. The 2018 vintage brings added generosity to the wines of Burgundy, while still preserving the finesse that makes Savigny-lès-Beaune so appealing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, this Pinot Noir typically shows a clear ruby color with bright reflections. The nose is expected to offer red berry fruit, cherry, wild strawberry, and floral notes, layered with subtle earthy nuances, gentle spice, and hints of forest floor that are classic to Burgundy.\n\nOn the palate, it is likely to be elegant and fine-boned, with fresh acidity, silky tannins, and a balanced core of red fruit and savory detail. The 2018 vintage may lend a touch more fullness and ripeness than cooler years, but the wine should remain poised and expressive. It has the structure to develop further over several years, gaining more complexity with bottle age.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSavigny-lès-Beaune sits in the Côte de Beaune in Burgundy, where limestone and clay soils help Pinot Noir retain freshness, perfume, and mineral tension. Maison Leroy is known for sourcing fruit with exceptional care, and its wines are typically handled with a focus on transparency, balance, and minimal intervention to preserve vineyard character. Specific harvest or vinification details for this cuvée are not provided.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis wine pairs beautifully with roast duck, grilled salmon, mushroom dishes, poultry, and delicately prepared game. It also works well with soft cheeses and earthy vegetarian cuisine. Serve slightly cool, around 15-17°C, and consider decanting for 20-30 minutes if the wine seems reserved upon opening.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaison Leroy is one of Burgundy’s most prestigious names, associated with meticulous standards and a deep respect for vineyard expression. Founded as part of the Leroy family’s historic presence in the region, the house has built a reputation for producing wines of purity, concentration, and remarkable finesse. Its influence in Burgundy is significant, and the Leroy name is widely admired among collectors for quality and consistency.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Leroy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54255008645457,"sku":"MS-63733","price":713.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/63733.png?v=1783455546"},{"product_id":"maison-leroy-bourgogne-blanc-2016","title":"Maison Leroy Bourgogne Blanc 2016","description":"\u003cp\u003eMaison Leroy Bourgogne Blanc 2016 is a striking expression of Burgundy’s white-wine tradition, elevated by the uncompromising touch of Lalou Bize-Leroy. Even at the Bourgogne level, this is a wine that carries the prestige, precision, and collector appeal associated with one of the region’s most legendary names.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePale gold in the glass, it shows the kind of quiet brilliance that hints at concentration and care. The nose is refined and layered, with notes that typically unfold from fresh orchard fruit and citrus toward more mineral, floral, and gently toasted nuances.\n\nOn the palate, the wine is poised and energetic, combining brightness with texture and a distinctly serious core. 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Vinification follows a precise, minimal-intervention approach designed to preserve purity, balance, and site expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Chardonnay is an excellent match for roast chicken, veal in cream sauce, lobster, seared scallops, or simply grilled fish with butter and herbs. Serve it cool, ideally around 10–12°C, and consider a short decant if serving it young to help the aromas open fully.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaison Leroy is closely tied to Domaine Leroy, the iconic Burgundy estate led by Madame Lalou Bize-Leroy, one of the most influential figures in modern French wine. A pioneer of organic and biodynamic farming long before it became common practice, she has built a reputation for uncompromising standards, tiny yields, and wines of rare intensity and collectability. 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The warm 2003 vintage adds a distinctive layer of concentration to a wine already renowned for its pedigree and finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, this Grand Cru shows a deep, mature ruby hue with the gentle evolution expected from a wine of this age. The bouquet is layered and expressive, opening with ripe cherry and dark forest berries, then unfolding into rose petals, violets, spice, and subtle earthy, animal notes.\n\nOn the palate, it is full-bodied yet silkily textured, with remarkable depth and a long, resonant finish. The richness of the vintage is balanced by Burgundy’s natural mineral backbone and Leroy’s hallmark structure, leaving a wine that feels both powerful and refined. At this stage, it offers immediate complexity, though its layers will continue to reveal themselves with time in the glass rather than long-term cellaring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClos de la Roche is one of the great Grand Cru vineyards of the Côte de Nuits, known for its stony soils and sites that naturally lend wines structure, intensity, and mineral precision. Maison Leroy’s vineyards are farmed biodynamically, with meticulous attention to every detail in the vineyard, and the fruit is handled with the same level of care in the cellar. The result is a vinification style aimed at preserving purity, site expression, and the layered complexity that defines this exceptional terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a wine best reserved for refined dishes that can match its depth, such as roast duck, pigeon, lamb, game birds, wild mushroom dishes, or truffle-accented cuisine. It also pairs beautifully with aged hard cheeses. Serve at around 16-18°C, and decant gently if needed—though with an older Burgundy like this, a short decant or careful opening is usually preferable to preserve its nuance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaison Leroy is one of the most respected names in Burgundy, renowned for a philosophy built on precision, low yields, and exceptional vineyard work. Associated with uncompromising quality and some of the region’s most sought-after wines, Leroy has become a benchmark producer for collectors worldwide. Its reputation rests on a long history of excellence and a commitment to expressing Burgundy’s finest terroirs at the highest possible level.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Leroy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54399471911249,"sku":"FW-5110","price":10701.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/ClosdelaRoche.png?v=1784878126"},{"product_id":"leroy-avenay-le-grand-bourgogne-1969-075l","title":"Leroy - Avenay   le grand Bourgogne  1969  - 0,75l","description":"\u003cp\u003eLeroy Avenay le Grand Bourgogne 1969 is a rare mature red Burgundy, offering a fascinating glimpse into the character of a historic vintage. Produced from the traditional Burgundian combination of Pinot Noir and Gamay, it reflects the elegance and evolution associated with well-aged wines from the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe wine presents an intense ruby-red colour, likely showing some garnet or brick-toned development at the rim after more than five decades of bottle age. Its complex bouquet combines mature red fruit with savoury notes of spice, leather and earthy undertones. On the palate, it is full-bodied and supple, with softened tannins, refreshing acidity and a long, persistent finish. As a 1969 vintage, it is best approached as a mature wine to enjoy now; its condition will depend greatly on bottle fill level, cork integrity and storage history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom Burgundy in eastern France, this Bourgogne is made from Pinot Noir and Gamay, varieties traditionally associated with the region’s lighter, aromatic red wines. The wine was matured for at least 18 months in oak barrels, allowing the fruit and structure to develop additional depth and savoury complexity. Details regarding the specific vineyard site, harvest method and vinification are not available.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIts mature, savoury profile makes it a natural partner for game, roast poultry, mushroom-based dishes and gently flavoured charcuterie. It also pairs well with a selection of aged, semi-firm cheeses. Serve slightly cool, around 14–16°C. Given its age, decanting should be gentle: stand the bottle upright before opening, then carefully separate any sediment, or simply pour directly into suitable glasses after a short period of rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLeroy is one of Burgundy’s most recognised names, associated with a long-standing tradition of quality-focused wine production and careful selection of fruit. The house has played an important role in promoting the distinction and age-worthiness of Burgundian wines. 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