{"product_id":"2017-leroy-nuits-saint-georges","title":"2017 Leroy Nuits-Saint-Georges","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2017 Leroy Nuits-Saint-Georges is a rare opportunity to experience one of Burgundy’s most revered names in a classic Côte de Nuits appellation. Drawn from fastidiously farmed Pinot Noir vines and released late from Domaine Leroy’s own cellars in 2022, this cuvée combines precision, depth and the unmistakable signature of Lalou Bize-Leroy. With its tiny production, biodynamic pedigree and legendary provenance, it is a bottle that speaks as much to Burgundy’s history as to its future.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, the 2017 Nuits-Saint-Georges shows a limpid yet intense ruby core with delicate garnet reflections forming at the rim, a hint of its slow evolution. The nose is strikingly pure and expressive, opening with wild red berries, raspberry and morello cherry, layered with rose petals, violets, and a touch of peony. With air, more savoury and mineral nuances emerge: damp earth, crushed rock, fine spice, and a subtle forest floor complexity that is very much Nuits-Saint-Georges, but rendered with Leroy’s trademark finesse.\n\nOn the palate, the wine is both silken and energetic. Juicy red and black cherries intertwine with red currant, blood orange zest and a whisper of sous-bois, wrapped in ultra-fine, chalky tannins. There is a beautiful core of sweet fruit, perfectly balanced by vivid, mouth-watering acidity and a long, tapering finish flecked with spice, mineral notes and a delicate saline edge. Though already wonderfully harmonious thanks to its long élévage in the domaine’s cellars, this 2017 still has the structure and freshness to evolve gracefully for another 10–15 years, gaining further complexity, tertiary nuance and textural polish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDomaine Leroy’s holdings in Nuits-Saint-Georges sit on classic Côte de Nuits terroir: limestone-rich soils with varying amounts of clay and marl, giving wines that marry depth and structure with a vibrant mineral line. The domaine is a pioneer of rigorous biodynamic viticulture; yields are kept extremely low and every vine is tended by hand, with painstaking attention to balance and vitality in the vineyard. Harvest is conducted entirely by hand at optimal ripeness, with meticulous sorting to ensure only pristine Pinot Noir berries reach the cuverie. Vinification is minimalist yet precise: native yeasts, gentle extraction to preserve delicacy of tannin, and élevage in carefully selected oak barrels, allowing the wine to develop its aromatic complexity and textural refinement without overshadowing its terroir. These particular bottles rested for years in Domaine Leroy’s own cellars before their late release, ensuring exceptional integration and readiness on arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Nuits-Saint-Georges is a superb partner to refined, savoury dishes that echo its aromatic complexity. Think roast duck or pigeon with cherries, veal tenderloin with morel mushrooms, or a simply prepared côte de veau with jus. Earthy accompaniments such as truffled potato purée, wild mushroom fricassée, or root vegetable gratins play beautifully with its subtle forest floor and spice notes, and it also shines alongside aged Burgundian cheeses like Époisses or Comté of 24 months. Serve at 15–16°C (59–61°F) to highlight its finesse and aromatic detail. For current drinking, decant gently for 45–60 minutes to allow the wine to unfurl; older bottles, or those opened after extended cellaring, may benefit from a shorter, more cautious decant to preserve their most delicate nuances.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDomaine Leroy is one of the most illustrious and sought-after names in Burgundy, often mentioned in the same breath as icons like Domaine de la Romanée-Conti and Domaine Armand Rousseau. Its origins trace back to the late 19th century with Maison Leroy, founded by François Leroy as a négociant house, but the modern domaine was established in 1988 under the visionary leadership of Lalou Bize-Leroy. A passionate advocate of biodynamic farming and extreme quality standards, she transformed Leroy into a benchmark for purity, terroir expression and longevity in Burgundy. With tiny, obsessively tended holdings and some of the lowest yields in the region, Domaine Leroy produces wines that are both exceptionally rare and profoundly characterful, regularly commanding top accolades and setting reference points for collectors and Burgundy enthusiasts worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Leroy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54255291498833,"sku":"GCW-MMUI-2811202419","price":2070.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/2017_Leroy_NuitsSaintGeorges.png?v=1783458382","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/2017-leroy-nuits-saint-georges","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}