Leroy Beaune 1er Cru Pertuisots 2000 (Ex-Maison)

Leroy Beaune 1er Cru Pertuisots 2000 (Ex-Maison)

There is both fine volume and intensity to the punchy flavors that are more refined than usual thanks to the fine grain of the supporting tannins on the attractively well-balanced and persistent finish

earth and violet-scented nose

There is equally good depth to the delicious

A gorgeously spicy

blackberries

the texture is magnificent

One of the most concentrated wines of the vintage (as well as one of the most concentrated Bordeaux’s I have ever tasted)

The 1947 exhibited an extraordinary opaque purple color with only some lightening at the edge

graphite and floral notes are followed by a wine of great depth

all wrapped in a balanced and velvety finish that is supported by moderately firm tannins

A brooding and intensely earthy nose is comprised by notes of both red and dark berries that are trimmed in soft spice and sauvage hints

long and elegant