Congratulations on this outstanding video, John! It is absolutely the ultimate deep dive when it comes to Leroy encompassing its history, Lalou’s winemaking and grape-growing approach, as well as other relevant topics. All the parts of this video are interesting and very insightful, reflective of your extensive expertise and experience, but my favorite is the tasting experience that you shared with eloquence and authority. Love that “intensely ethereal” description and how you expounded on the wines’ elegance, complexity, and sophistication. Fantastic video from start to finish! I learned so much for this one; thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and experience. Cheers, John!
Thanks very much, Margaux! Truly appreciate the kind feedback. Leroy does not even have a website any more, so it takes some effort to do the research for videos like this one. Glad you enjoyed it! Cheers!
@@AttorneySomm Entirely my pleasure, John! I really appreciate the amount of time you spent and all your painstaking efforts with regard to preparing and creating this video, especially because of the difficulty and challenges in finding information about Leroy. Truly excellent work in all aspects!
Good content as usual. Ever since I was wise enough to make a side trip to Burgundy ((and Beaune)) some years ago while on business in France, I have been convinced that we Americans, especially, need a service that directs us to high quality Burgundy wines (ones that express their terroir like nowhere else), ones that are not stratospherically expensive. Burghound helps. I will forever remember that lanquid afternoon in Beaune during September (must have been 15-20 yrs ago) when a delightful local wine seller shared a luscious bottle of Corton- Charlemagne (a 2002?) with me then in her elegant yet austere tasting room - right in the heart of Beaune. We were practically inside a cave that served as a cellar. I can picture her swirling the magical wine in her large Burgundy glass as she earnestly spoke of its wonders. What a lucky guy I was that day. We drank the whole bottle on the spot as I recall. On her! But I digress. Frankly, finding real bargains in the red wine-oriented Cote de Nuit corridor and Route, specifically, requires a ton of effort and regional knowledge. Hope you’ll work on helping us out with this worthwhile endeavor.
Thanks very much! Sounds like a terrific experience! I definitely need to visit Burgundy again. I was there for a few days last year, but need to do a much longer visit. Hopefully next year!
Thank you for a very informative videos! I am fortunate to have tried a few of her wines over the years, her wines rarely disappoint. Leroy‘s premier cru is on par with other Domaine’s Grand crus. Her Romanee Saint-Vivant to me is better than the one from DRC. Wonder what happened to the La Romanee holding? I got to drink the 1953 which is possibly the best wine I ever drank. Unfortunately, it’s getting too expensive now…
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for the positive feedback and for sharing your experiences! That 1953 sounds truly phenomenal! Yes the prices have skyrocketed, unfortunately.
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it. Currently I see 3 different bottles in Austin at Estate Wine Brokers. Might be worth a drive! In Dallas, places like Pogo's, Bodega Roots & Water and Graileys have them at times. You might also consider places like HDH and Benchmark nationally. They buy collections and then sell the wines. They do an excellent job vetting the wines to ensure good provenance, etc. With some of these coveted collectibles, it is not always possible to source locally, unfortunately, although with some patience these places I mention should have some at some point.
Domaine's fruits come from the lots owned by her, Maison's fruits are sourced from the parcels not owned by her. The prices between the 2 are vastly different. I'd love to hear the comparison from you.
Thanks for your comment. And great question! Yes, I explain in the video the history of Maison Leroy and how it is a negociant and then Domaine Leroy started in 1988 because Ms. Bize-Leroy could not find fruit that met her standards so she bought vineyards and made wine from the estate fruit under the Domaine Leroy name after that. With respect to tasting comparisons, I have certainly enjoyed wines from both labels over the years, but the Domaine Leroy wines are definitely more special and offered more memorable experiences. That being said, I certainly enjoy Maison Leroy wines and don't hesitate to buy them when I find them for relatively reasonable prices.
Great video, above all for teaching me how to pronounce “Leroy” as Lay-Wah” and not like the name of a farmer wearing overalls as it is spelled phonetically. 🍷
Congratulations on this outstanding video, John! It is absolutely the ultimate deep dive when it comes to Leroy encompassing its history, Lalou’s winemaking and grape-growing approach, as well as other relevant topics. All the parts of this video are interesting and very insightful, reflective of your extensive expertise and experience, but my favorite is the tasting experience that you shared with eloquence and authority. Love that “intensely ethereal” description and how you expounded on the wines’ elegance, complexity, and sophistication. Fantastic video from start to finish! I learned so much for this one; thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and experience. Cheers, John!
Thanks very much, Margaux! Truly appreciate the kind feedback. Leroy does not even have a website any more, so it takes some effort to do the research for videos like this one. Glad you enjoyed it! Cheers!
@@AttorneySomm Entirely my pleasure, John! I really appreciate the amount of time you spent and all your painstaking efforts with regard to preparing and creating this video, especially because of the difficulty and challenges in finding information about Leroy. Truly excellent work in all aspects!
@@margauxml Very glad to hear it! Thanks so much! Cheers!
Simply the best wine producer in the world
Thank you! Absolutely phenomenal!
Good content as usual.
Ever since I was wise enough to make a side trip to Burgundy ((and Beaune)) some years ago while on business in France, I have been convinced that we Americans, especially, need a service that directs us to high quality Burgundy wines (ones that express their terroir like nowhere else), ones that are not stratospherically expensive. Burghound helps.
I will forever remember that lanquid afternoon in Beaune during September (must have been 15-20 yrs ago) when a delightful local wine seller shared a luscious bottle of Corton- Charlemagne (a 2002?) with me then in her elegant yet austere tasting room - right in the heart of Beaune. We were practically inside a cave that served as a cellar. I can picture her swirling the magical wine in her large Burgundy glass as she earnestly spoke of its wonders.
What a lucky guy I was that day.
We drank the whole bottle on the spot as I recall. On her!
But I digress.
Frankly, finding real bargains in the red wine-oriented Cote de Nuit corridor and Route, specifically, requires a ton of effort and regional knowledge.
Hope you’ll work on helping us out with this worthwhile endeavor.
Thanks very much! Sounds like a terrific experience! I definitely need to visit Burgundy again. I was there for a few days last year, but need to do a much longer visit. Hopefully next year!
@@AttorneySomm
Konstantin Baum’s Burgundy Cote D’OR you would probably appreciate.
RUclips tutorial from 4 years back I highly recommend
@@johnnyblue1101 Thanks very much! I'll check it out.
Thank you so much for the pin, John; greatly appreciated!
@@margauxml You’re very welcome! Well deserved!
Her 91’s were spectacular. The Corton-Charlemagne was the greatest white wine I have ever tasted. The Chambertin was not too shabby either.
Thank you! Those sound phenomenal! Hopefully I’ll get a chance to try some more.
A great video.Ive tried the cheaper wines but am going to have to treat myself to some of the more expensive ones.
@@jonathanhart8046 Thank you! Hope you can track some down. Always such a treat!
Thank you for a very informative videos! I am fortunate to have tried a few of her wines over the years, her wines rarely disappoint. Leroy‘s premier cru is on par with other Domaine’s Grand crus. Her Romanee Saint-Vivant to me is better than the one from DRC.
Wonder what happened to the La Romanee holding? I got to drink the 1953 which is possibly the best wine I ever drank.
Unfortunately, it’s getting too expensive now…
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for the positive feedback and for sharing your experiences! That 1953 sounds truly phenomenal! Yes the prices have skyrocketed, unfortunately.
Excellent overview. Any wine shops in the Dallas area to pick up heavy hitters like these that you would recommend checking out?
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it. Currently I see 3 different bottles in Austin at Estate Wine Brokers. Might be worth a drive! In Dallas, places like Pogo's, Bodega Roots & Water and Graileys have them at times. You might also consider places like HDH and Benchmark nationally. They buy collections and then sell the wines. They do an excellent job vetting the wines to ensure good provenance, etc. With some of these coveted collectibles, it is not always possible to source locally, unfortunately, although with some patience these places I mention should have some at some point.
@@AttorneySomm great tips. Will let you know if I can find any gems. Thank you!
@@mvplayax Sounds good! 👍🍷
Stick to the best auction houses for provenance. Best in my opinion is HDH.
Leroy ❤❤❤
Thank you! Such an amazing producer. I've been wanting to do this video for a long time.
Owned by Lalou Bize-Leroy, former owner of DRC❤❤
Yes, her family owned 50% of DRC for many years and she reportedly still owns 25%.
Her daughter is now managing DRC
@@juangiraldo4920 Very nice! Thanks for mentioning that.
Domaine's fruits come from the lots owned by her, Maison's fruits are sourced from the parcels not owned by her. The prices between the 2 are vastly different. I'd love to hear the comparison from you.
Thanks for your comment. And great question!
Yes, I explain in the video the history of Maison Leroy and how it is a negociant and then Domaine Leroy started in 1988 because Ms. Bize-Leroy could not find fruit that met her standards so she bought vineyards and made wine from the estate fruit under the Domaine Leroy name after that.
With respect to tasting comparisons, I have certainly enjoyed wines from both labels over the years, but the Domaine Leroy wines are definitely more special and offered more memorable experiences. That being said, I certainly enjoy Maison Leroy wines and don't hesitate to buy them when I find them for relatively reasonable prices.
@@AttorneySomm thanks
Great video, above all for teaching me how to pronounce “Leroy” as Lay-Wah” and not like the name of a farmer wearing overalls as it is spelled phonetically. 🍷
@@TableTalkwithKristyHarris Thank you! Yes this one can be tricky for us in the US! 😅