Domaine Leroy Les Beaux-Monts 1er Cru, Vosne-Romanée

Domaine Leroy’s Les Beaux-Monts 1er Cru is sourced from a sloping vineyard located above Vosne-Romanée, where the combination of limestone and clay soils yields Pinot Noir of exceptional structure and clarity. Lalou Bize-Leroy has long farmed the vines biodynamically, with low yields and fastidious sorting in the vineyard and cellar. Whole-bunch ferments and minimal intervention are central to her approach, with élevage taking place in 100% new oak, though the intensity of the fruit absorbs the wood.

In youth, the wine often opens with dark red cherry, damson, and sweet spice, alongside notes of forest floor and flowers. With time, more savoury, game and truffle tones emerge, carried by fine tannins and persistent acidity. Les Beaux-Monts sits between the fleshier Suchots and the firmer Brûlées, offering a shape and profile that has made it one of Vosne’s most sought-after premier crus. As with all Leroy wines, volumes are minimal.