Domaine Leroy, Clos Vougeot Vintage:2011 violet and rose petal

violet and rose petal

This is the first year in which most of the Baroli were aged partly in cask and partly in barrel

The highly refined and punchy middle weight flavors possess a lovely sense of minerality before delivering fine length on the slightly lean

Long-time winemaker Guido Rivella keeps a much lower profile

and it's rich and supple despite the underlying tannins

Domaine Leroy, Clos Vougeot Vintage:2011 violet and rose petalStill a deep ruby color that displays only a touch of lightening at the rim and that impression of youthfulness is reinforced by the distinctly earthy nose that exhibits moderate secondary development but certainly no sous bois. On the palate this is a fascinating wine of power and intensity yet without weight or heaviness, and the usual austerity of classic Clos de Vougeot is only a background element as the rich, full bodied, sappy and highly