Domaine Leroy
Bourgogne Aligoté
Burgundy, France
The last time I was fortunate to enjoy the 2009 Bourgogne Aligoté was early 2025 so imagine my excitement to try this again. Looking back at my previous notes, not much has changed!
Opened about 30min prior to service. The 2009 pours a straw color with medium viscosity. On the nose, the wine is still developing and reductive (as is common) with strong notes of struck match, apple, lime, herbs and minerals. On the palate, the wine is dry with high acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and a touch saline. Worked well with toro crudo. This bottle still needs air. Remarkable Aligoté. I’m revising my previous assessment on drinking window; this example seems to have the stuffing to show deep into next decade. Drink now with maybe a short decant, through 2039. Bottle No. 10848/15579
The last time I was fortunate to enjoy the 2009 Bourgogne Aligoté was early 2025 so imagine my excitement to try this again. Looking back at my previous notes, not much has changed!
Opened about 30min prior to service. The 2009 pours a straw color with medium viscosity. On the nose, the wine is still developing and reductive (as is common) with strong notes of struck match, apple, lime, herbs and minerals. On the palate, the wine is dry with high acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and a touch saline. Worked well with toro crudo. This bottle still needs air. Remarkable Aligoté. I’m revising my previous assessment on drinking window; this example seems to have the stuffing to show deep into next decade. Drink now with maybe a short decant, through 2039. Bottle No. 10848/15579
The 2009 Bourgogne Aligoté pours a straw color with medium viscosity. On the nose, the wine is developing with pungent notes of matchstick and flint with some notes of lemon, apple, herbs and minerals. On the palate, the wine is dry with high acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and saline. Even her Aligote is remarkable and, apparently, age-able. Drink now through 2029.
The 2009 Bourgogne Aligoté pours a straw color with medium viscosity. On the nose, the wine is developing with pungent notes of matchstick and flint with some notes of lemon, apple, herbs and minerals. On the palate, the wine is dry with high acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and saline. Even her Aligote is remarkable and, apparently, age-able. Drink now through 2029.
Feb 25th, 2025
Leroy Aligote. as overblown as the domaine!
Leroy Aligote. as overblown as the domaine!
Nov 16th, 2014Layers of strata of flavor. Herbs. Mineral. Dense and complex. Peach pit. Stems. Lime juice. $59.99
Layers of strata of flavor. Herbs. Mineral. Dense and complex. Peach pit. Stems. Lime juice. $59.99
Jan 4th, 2014
Apparently Madame is not too happy with this wine. I can understand it's quite.... Funky.
Apparently Madame is not too happy with this wine. I can understand it's quite.... Funky.
Sep 15th, 2013Reductive, sulfur notes definitely there and can see why this is so maligned by many. However, the wine mellows out nicely once that dissipates and is actually pretty nice. Not a ton of complexity, but well balanced and refreshing.
Reductive, sulfur notes definitely there and can see why this is so maligned by many. However, the wine mellows out nicely once that dissipates and is actually pretty nice. Not a ton of complexity, but well balanced and refreshing.
Apr 16th, 2018
Funky...Sulphur, asparagus, almost stinkbug, ha
Funky...Sulphur, asparagus, almost stinkbug, ha
Feb 11th, 2017
Incredible. Fatty kernel up front, remarkable acidic finish.
Incredible. Fatty kernel up front, remarkable acidic finish.
Jun 7th, 2015
À avoir en cave! Un basic mais réalise par la plus grande vigneronne actuelle!
À avoir en cave! Un basic mais réalise par la plus grande vigneronne actuelle!
Nov 1st, 2013