Domaine Leroy   Nuits St Georges aux Allots

2005 Nuits St Georges aux Allots

By Domaine Leroy

2005 Nuits St Georges aux Allots from Domaine Leroy, Burgundy, France

The 2005 Nuits St Georges aux Allots from Domaine Leroy represents an extraordinary artifact from a vintage that has been universally acclaimed as one of Burgundy's finest hours. This exceptional climat within the Nuits St Georges appellation reflects the singularity of the 2005 vintage with a brilliance that is now reaching a splendid peak of maturity.

 

Exquisite Harmony: A Sensory Esquisse

The 2005 Nuits St Georges aux Allots exudes an elegance forged by the hands of nature and the masterly precision of Domaine Leroy. This venerable Burgundian house is famed for its acute dedication to biodynamic practices, with meticulous viticulture that resonates in every glass poured. Impeccable balance characterises this vintage, where a cooler-than-usual August followed an ideally warm summer, giving the grapes ample time to develop complexity and depth. As such, potential investors will appreciate the coalescence of immediate sensory delight with long-term maturation promise.

 

Distinctive Vintage, Distinguished Terroir

The wine's bouquet blossoms with dark cherries and a hint of earthy truffle – quintessentially Burgundian in its aromatic profile. The palate is greeted by an intricate lattice of red and black fruit, supported by a backbone of refined tannins and vibrant acidity – hallmark traits of the 2005 vintage's superior structure. Integrating seamlessly are nuances of spice and minerality which lead into a finish that is both profound and lingering.

Critical acclaim has rightly followed this exceptional Burgundy, wherein collectors and connoisseurs alike have discerned an investment opportunity wrapped within a tapestry of sensorial ecstasy. The 2005 Nuits St Georges aux Allots stands as a testament to the enduring elegance and dynamism of Domaine Leroy's vinicultural philosophy.

 

Finessed Ageing: An Asset for Aficionados

For those sagacious enough to have secured cellars graced by this inimitable nectar, the 2005 Nuits St Georges aux Allots is now unfurling its wings towards full expression. With whispers of greatness now uttered in confident tones, this is unquestionably a wine to court the admiration not only of critics but also potentially offer elevated returns to those investors who appreciate fine wines as both art and asset.

Domaine Leroy's prodigious care has endowed this 2005 vintage with the stature one anticipates from such revered terroir. It stands amongst peers as a sterling example of invested passion for both aficionado and investor; a Burgundian jewel in an oenophile’s portfolio poised to enchant now or reward patience further with time.

Current market price

$84,560.00

12x75cl

Highest score

89

POP score

5628.89

Scores and tasting notes

89

There is more overt chewiness of tannin to go with the impressive density of Leroy’s 2005 Nuits-St.-Georges Aux Allots, which leads with red currant and rhubarb, comes to the palate with soy-like savor and chalky minerality, and finishes long on bright fruit and invigorating savor, but also relatively implacable tannin. Importer: Martine’s Wines. Novato, CA; tel. (415) 883-0400

David Schildknecht - The Wine Advocate, 28 June 2007

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