{"product_id":"2018-leroy-meursault","title":"2018 Leroy Meursault","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2018 Leroy Meursault is a rare chance to experience white Burgundy from one of the most revered names in the region. Crafted in minuscule quantities and sourced from some of Meursault’s finest terroirs, this wine marries intensity and precision with the unmistakable Leroy signature. The 2018 vintage, a warm and generous year in Burgundy, brings a touch of opulence to the classic, mineral-driven profile that has made Meursault a benchmark for great Chardonnay worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, the 2018 Leroy Meursault shows a luminous pale gold color with green reflections, hinting at both concentration and freshness. The nose is deeply expressive yet refined, offering layers of ripe citrus, crushed hazelnuts, toasted almond, and white flowers, woven with notes of beurre noisette, flint, and a subtle saline edge. With air, more complexity unfolds: hints of ripe orchard fruits, fresh cream, and delicate spice.\n\nOn the palate, this Meursault is simultaneously rich and taut, with a silken texture supported by a precise, chalky acidity. Flavors of lemon curd, pear, and white peach are underscored by roasted nuts, fine oak, and a distinct mineral core that carries through to a long, mouthwatering finish. The 2018 vintage gives an immediate appeal and generosity, but the structure and depth clearly signal excellent aging potential. Properly cellared, this wine should evolve beautifully for 10–15 years or more, developing greater complexity, truffle notes, and deeper nuttiness over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Meursault is crafted from Chardonnay grown on classic limestone and clay soils, the bedrock of white Burgundy’s finesse and minerality. Domaine Leroy is renowned for its rigorous biodynamic viticulture: extremely low yields, meticulous vineyard work, and an almost obsessive focus on vine health and balance. Harvest is done entirely by hand, with strict selection to ensure only perfectly ripe, healthy grapes make it to the cellar. Vinification follows a minimally interventionist philosophy—native yeast fermentations, sensitive use of French oak (including a proportion of new barrels), and long élevage on the lees to build texture and depth without sacrificing purity. Every step is guided by Lalou Bize-Leroy’s uncompromising pursuit of energy, precision, and expression of terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2018 Leroy Meursault is a natural partner for refined cuisine: think butter-poached lobster, scallops in a light beurre blanc, turbot or sole with beurre noisette, roast chicken with morels, or veal in a creamy, mushroom-infused sauce. It also shines with aged Comté, mild goat cheeses, or subtly truffled dishes that mirror its earthy, nutty undertones. Serve at 11–13°C (52–55°F) to highlight its balance of richness and freshness. Decanting for 30–60 minutes in its youth will help the wine open and reveal its full aromatic complexity; older bottles should be handled more gently, with a brief decant only if sediment is present.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDomaine Leroy is one of Burgundy’s true legends, standing shoulder to shoulder with names like Domaine de la Romanée-Conti and Domaine Armand Rousseau in terms of prestige and influence. The Leroy story begins in the late 19th century with Maison Leroy, founded by François Leroy as a négociant house. In 1988, Lalou Bize-Leroy—already famous as co-owner and driving force at DRC—founded Domaine Leroy and transformed it into a benchmark for ultra-meticulous, biodynamic viticulture and uncompromising quality. With tiny vineyard holdings and extremely limited production, the domaine’s wines—red and white—are among the most sought-after and expensive in the world. Known for their remarkable complexity, finesse, and longevity, Leroy bottlings have become reference points for Burgundy collectors and purists, defining what great terroir, farmed and vinified with absolute rigor, can achieve.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Leroy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54255150137681,"sku":"GCW-MMUI-201805","price":1695.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/2018_Leroy_Meursault.png?v=1783456704","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/2018-leroy-meursault","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}