Producer
Leroy
SUMMARY
Located in the Côte de Nuits in the village of Morey-Saint-Denis, Domaine Leroy is a name that has been synonymous with Burgundy wines for centuries. Domaine Leroy was founded by François Leroy in 1868 when he bought an eight-hectare vineyard at the heart of this local community near Morey Saint-Denis. They soon started to produce wine under their own label using grapes from this estate which gained considerable recognition across France and beyond due to its world-class quality grape varieties such as Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. His efforts were rewarded when they won two Gold medals during the Paris Universal Exhibition only five years after it began trading. The popularity of wines produced here continued to grow over the next two centuries, cementing Domaine Leroy as one of the most famous winemakers in France. Domaine Leroy is now one of Burgundy’s most famous names with an impressive collection of wines that includes some highly sought-after Grand Cru appellations. Founded by François Leroy in 1868, Domaine Leroy is now run by the fifth generation of his family, with Lalou Bize-Leroy leading from the winemaking front.
In fact, under her stewardship, their wines have been awarded a dizzying array of accolades including multiple Gold medals and grand prizes.
Domaine Leroy is located in Vosne-Romanee, one of the most expensive and prized wine villages in Burgundy.
A family-owned winery that has been producing world-class wines for nearly two centuries now led by Lalou Bize-Leroy who won numerous awards with her unparalleled skills as a winemaker.
The Domaine is located in Vosne-Romanee which has historically produced some of the finest wines from the Bourgogne region known worldwide for its Pinot Noir production.
Today they are recognized as one of Burgundy’s most famous names due to their impressive winemaking skills and expertise.
The underground chalk cellars of the Domaine house some of Burgundy’s oldest wines dating back to 1872, a testament to their reputation as one of the region’s finest wine producers.
Domaine Leroy has produced many award-winning wines including multiple Gold medals and grand prizes at numerous prestigious wine shows such as: Bordeaux Wine Show, San Francisco International Wine Competition or Decanter World Wine Awards which they have won consecutively for several years now.
In addition, Lalou Bize-Leroy was named Best Winemaker in France from 1991 through 1997 by her peers who also voted Domaine Leroy as the “Best Grower” winery in 1999 and 2001 by French wine magazine, La Revue du Vin de France.
The winery specializes in the production of Grand Cru wines from Meursault and Puligny-Montrachet appellations in Burgundy, however, they also produce Pinot Noir wines including their Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru.
Domaine Leroy 100% Grand Cru wines are highly sought after and considered some of the best in France.
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