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Tasting notes
Score 98/100 · Drink 2008-2020, Pierre Rovani, Aug 2005

One of the finest wines produced in this freakish year, the 2003 Clos de la Roche, with its medium to dark ruby color, is also one of the darkest offerings produced at Domaine Leroy in the vintage. Its boisterous aromatics exhibit scents of red cherries, roses, bacon, meat, and violets. Full-bodied and intense, this awesomely deep, ample effort is concentrated, lush, harmonious, and stunningly long in the finish. Crammed with candied dark fruits, it reveals impeccably ripe, sweet tannin. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2020. Represented by Leroy, Inc., San Rafael, CA; tel. 415-457-4811, various importers, including Martine’s Wines, Novato, CA; tel. (415) 883-0400; Stacole Imports, Boca Raton, FL; tel. (800) 741-7791; Lauber Imports, Somerville, NJ; tel. (908) 725-2100; and MacArthur Beverages, Washington, DC; tel. (202) 338-1433

Critic scores

Critic scores
96
96/100

Average Score

95
95/100

Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

95
95/100

Allen Meadows, Burghound

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95 points
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Score 95/100 · Stephen Tanzer, Vinous, Mar 2005

Bright ruby-red. Knockout nose combines strawberry, underbrush, minerals and stone; like a fully ripe essence of Clos de la Roche. Superconcentrated and sweet, with the wine's distinct minerality giving it class and definition. Superripe but not over the top. Silky and full; a nobler version of the superb Combottes. Finishes tannic, minerally and very long, with a lingering juiciness. Captures the great potential of this vintage.

95 points
Allen Meadows, Burghound
Score 95/100 · Drink 2015, Allen Meadows, Burghound, Jan 2005

About the producer

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Domaine Leroy

For many, Domaine Leroy represents the pinnacle of fine Burgundy. Owned and run by the legendary Lalou Bize-Leroy, the domaine in Vosne-Romanée is one strand of the Leroy empire, along with Maison Leroy and Domaine d’Auvenay.

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Product details

Grape Blend

Pinot Noir

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Alcohol ABV%

13%

Classification

Grand Cru

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