1996 Chambertin

Domaine Leroy

96Average Score

Burgundy / France

Pinot Noir

The dark ruby/purple-colored 1996 Chambertin exhibits lively berry and rose aromas. It has huge depth to its tightly wound, closed personality. This medium-to-full-bodied, foursquare and dark fruit-flavored wine will also require patience. Anticipated maturity: 2006-2012+. Oct 2000, www.robertparker.com

Pierre Rovani Score: 96/100

Bts

0 Immediate | 18 Marketplace

£10,997.00

Scores + Notes

Average Score

Pierre RovaniScore: 96/100

About The Producer

The producer

Domaine Leroy

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.

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Product Details

Country

France

Region

Burgundy

Sub-region

Chambertin

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Alcohol %

13%

Product Type

Still wine

Product Subtype

Drinking Window