The product image is for illustrative purposes only and may not exactly reflect the actual characteristics of the wine. Domaine Leroy Chambertin 1995 75clAOC Grand Cru | Côte de Nuits | Burgundy | FranceSold outSize 75 clAll vintages 1959 1978 1990 1994 1995 1996 1997 2005 2009 2011 2013 Critics scores 98 Robert ParkerThe Chambertin displays deep aromas of black fruits, stones and Asian spices. In the mouth this thick, full-bodied, robust wine bursts with layers of toasty, jammy cassis, earth tones and an attractive wild game component. Powerful but tight and tannic, this huge wine will repay extended cellaring, drink it between 2010-2020+. This note is the result of tastings I did in Burgundy between January 7 and January 29. The wine was tasted from cask, not bottle. Pinot Noir, a fragile varietal, reacts poorly to fining, filtration, and careless bottling techniques, I recommend caution when considering buying a red burgundy based on cask samples. I called it as I tasted it, and hope the bottled wine reflects the quality of the samples I was provided. Producer Domaine LeroyAs it became increasingly difficult to find wines that met the high standards of the Maison Leroy label, Madame Lalou Bize-Leroy decided to purchase her own vineyards. Piecing together several estates, she established Domaine Leroy in 1988. Today, the vineyards stretch over 21-hectares across mostly Grand Cru and Premier Cru classified zones. Following Lalou Bize-Leroy’s deep-rooted belief that everything is alive – from the soil to the grapes to humanity – she immediately introduced biodynamic farming out of respect for the terroir. This formerly controversial cultivation practice, is now a widely-known holistic approach that focuses on the interconnectedness of our environment – taking into account astrological and cosmic influences as well. Without the use of any chemical fertilizers, herbicides, insecticides, or pesticides the vineyards are tended to year round – everything is hand done. The results of this quality-conscious producer are astounding. The wines are extremely concentrated yet refined, with a rare purity that stems from the property’s intuitive vineyards.