Domaine Leroy, Corton Renardes other_regions with a touch of mocha

with a touch of mocha despite the lack of new oak

This bottle of the 1996 is simply moving in its beauty

The bouquet is subdued and graceful

(50+ year old vines located in the lower section of the Clos)

Domaine Leroy, Corton Renardes other_regions with a touch of mochaThe sheer density of fruit here is nothing short of remarkable and the complexity is equally amazing and words cannot really do justice to the breadth of aromas though it is worth noting that there is veritable profusion of the classic sauvage character of a fine Renardes along with notes of plum like liqueur, earth and a smoky hint. This is a huge and powerful wine with overtly muscular flavors that ooze both minerality and tannin buffering extract