Thursday, July 23, 2009

1986 Maison Leroy Gevrey Chambertin, Estournelles St. Jacques, Cote de Nuits $80


The first bottle I tried was cooked. Bottle two was a bit different though.

Bright red berry fruit on the nose as the color of the wines was less ruby and more brown than anything. Hints of light spices with red fruit on the palate. Wine actually held up pretty well for a 1er cru that was 20 years old.

On the finish it was silky soft with very light tannins. I think this wine is ready now and should be consumed within the next few years of less.

Tasted 1/07

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