France Burgundy Domaine LeroyClos Vougeot

1996 Clos Vougeot

Domaine Leroy

95Average Score

Burgundy / France

Red

The saturated ruby/purple-colored 1996 Clos de Vougeot has profound red cherry, rose, raspberry, and cinnamon aromas. Its medium-to-full-bodied, satin-textured personality is highly structured and youthfully firm. This wine's flavor profile is composed of bright black raspberries, cherries, blackberries, and copious spices. Anticipated maturity: 2006-2012+. Oct 2000, www.robertparker.com

Pierre Rovani Score: 95/100

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£4,748.00

Scores + Notes

Average Score

Pierre RovaniScore: 95/100

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

Clos Vougeot

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Alcohol %

13%

Product Type

Still wine

Product Subtype

Drinking Window