Domaine Leroy

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Domaine Leroy is a vineyard estate which produces red Burgundy. The winery is located in the wine producing village of Auxey-Duresses. The winery is split between negociant label Maison Leroy and wines of their own vineyards called Domaine Leroy.

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The domaine has always produced biodynamic wine, and is certified by ECOCERT. [1] Lalou Bize-Leroy of Domaine Leroy also owns a quarter of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti. [1] The domaine has 23 hectares of vines, mostly Premier Cru and Grand Cru classified. [1] Lalou Bize-Leroy became the managing director of the winery in 1971. [2] As a wine producer, Domaine Leroy is regarded as one of the most sought after, rare and expensive wines in Burgundy's Côte d'Or and the world. For example, a recent vintage bottlings of Leroy's Musigny Grand Cru red wine made from pinot noir exceed tens of thousands of dollars per bottle. [3]

History of the estate

Domaine Leroy's history traces back to at least 1868, when François Leroy established a negociant business Maison Leroy in the village of Auxey-Duresses, a wine producing village close to Meursault. The wine portfolio was expanded by Francois' son Joseph Leroy. Joseph Leroy's son Henri was a crucial player at the estate's helms in the early-to-mid 20th-century, entering the winery's hands in 1919. [4] As a wine merchant, Joseph Leroy developed close business ties with the famed Domaine de la Romanee Conti and its ownership pair of director Edmond Gaudin de Villaine and brother-in-law Jacques Chambon. With the expansion of business ties and Domaine de la Romanee Conti's financial difficulties in the early 1940s, Joseph Leroy bought Chambon's share (equal to 50% of the Domaine's holdings and ownership) in 1942. [5]

Lalou Bize-Leroy joined the winery as managing director in 1971. In 1988, Bize-Leroy expanded the Domaine and bought Charles Nöellat's holdings, subsequently establishing the Domaine Leroy, which focused on wines produced in the domaine's own holdings. [6] Since then, the Domaine holdings have been farmed biodynamically, and Bize-Leroy's role with biodynamic viticulture have labelled her a pioneer in the field. [7]

Wine parcel holdings and bottlings

Domaine Leroy is known for its tiny quantity of wines produced in well-regarded and prestigious premier and grand crus of Burgundy's AOCs. The winery cultivates roughly 22 hectares of vines, with an annual production of roughly 40000 bottles, depending on the vintage. [8] Leroy bottles some of the most prestigious vineyard parcels in Burgundy, including the grand crus of Chambertin, Musigny, Richebourg, Clos de Vougeot, Romanee Saint-Vivant, Clos de la Roche and Corton Charlemagne as well as premier crus Beaux Monts, Les Narbantons and Les Perrieres. [9]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Domaine Leroy Berry Bros. & Rudd, 3 St James's Street, London
  2. ↑ Mears, Francesca (2022-06-29). "Domaine Leroy: The Pinnacle of Blue Chip Burgundy". Lay & Wheeler Trading. Retrieved 2025-06-17.
  3. ↑ "These are the ten most expensive wines in the world in 2024 - Falstaff". www.falstaff.com. Retrieved 2025-03-12.
  4. ↑ MW, Clive Coates (2018-03-11). "Domaine Leroy: Profile and wine ratings". Decanter. Retrieved 2025-03-12.
  5. ↑ "Domaine Leroy". Cult Wines. Retrieved 2025-03-12.
  6. ↑ Sanderson, Bruce (11 December 2006). "Domaine Leroy: Patience Rewarded, Future Promise". Wine Spectator.
  7. ↑ "Biodynamic Wine Production - From Cosmos To Cellar". En. Retrieved 2025-03-12.
  8. ↑ "Domaine Leroy |" . Retrieved 2025-03-12.
  9. ↑ "Domaine Leroy". La Souveraine. Retrieved 2025-03-12.

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