2002 Domaine Leroy Corton-Renardes Grand Cru
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Pierre Rovani
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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Flowers, candied blackberries, and stones can be found in the nose of the ruby-colored 2002 Corton-Renardes. This ample, broad, medium-bodied wine is sweet, plush, and fruit-forward. Black fruits and spices are found throughout its personality as well as in its long, ripe, pure finish. Drink it between 2007 and 2015. Note: This estate’s 2002s are not yet released. The above estimate is based on the prices of the 2001s, taking into account that the dollar has significantly dropped. Importers include: Martine’s Wines, Novato, CA; tel. (415) 883-0400; and Lauber Imports, Somerville, NJ; tel. (908) 725-2100
Red-ruby. Nose dominated by small, wild red fruits. Superrich, chewy and fat; a huge wine with real grand cru texture and extract. Finishes ripely tannic and very long, with smoke and mineral hints. Wow!
About the producer
For many, Domaine Leroy represents the pinnacle of fine Burgundy. Owned and run by the legendary Lalou Bize-Leroy, the domaine in Vosne-Romanée is one strand of the Leroy empire, along with Maison Leroy and Domaine d’Auvenay.