Domaine Leroy   Nuits St Georges aux Allots

2015 Nuits St Georges aux Allots

By Domaine Leroy

2015 Nuits St Georges aux Allots from Domaine Leroy, Burgundy, France

In the privileged echelons of Burgundy's viticultural heritage, the 2015 Nuits St Georges aux Allots from Domaine Leroy soars as a beacon of formidable expression and meticulous terroir-based winemaking. My intimate explorations across the canvas of Domaine Leroy's offerings throughout my career as a critic have rarely encountered such harmonious synchrony between vintage and vineyard.

 

A Vintage Decided by Nature's Whims

The 2015 season in Burgundy was serendipitously blessed with an almost trouble-free growing cycle, culminating in a harvest promising both quantity and quality—attributes that don't always coexist. Gentle warmth and adequate sunlight conspired to sculpt grapes of extraordinary phenolic ripeness whilst maintaining the coveted freshness vital to balance the wines' structure.

This Nuits St Georges aux Allots vintage articulates this dialog beautifully, presenting a palate layered with dark cherries and ripe tannins—it is at once both opulent and elegantly restrained. The minerality resonates as a tribute to the clay and limestone bedrock upon which these storied vines stand.

 

Investment and Indulgence

Savvy connoisseurs will recognize the profound ageing potential inherent in this vintage—the interplay of acid, fruit, and tannins forecast a breathtaking evolution over time. Its investment appeal for wine aficionados lies not only in its prognosticated longevity but also in its representation of Domaine Leroy's legendary dedication to excellence.

This oenological gem personifies the very essence of its birthyear—a year when Mother Nature herself seems to have lingered over these vines, endowing the 2015 Nuits St Georges aux Allots with an enviable poise that sets it apart in a crowded field of stellar Burgundies.

In summing up, the 2015 Nuits St Georges aux Allots, while carrying all the hallmarks of Domaine Leroy's artisanal craftsmanship, distinguishes itself as a superb reflection of its climatic harmony. It is a fiercely expressive, yet gracefully-aged contender for anyone seeking to diversify their investment portfolio with one of Burgundy’s most sterling exemplars.

Current market price

$83,290.00

12x75cl

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