2015 Corton Renardes
By Domaine Leroy
2015 Corton Renardes from Domaine Leroy, Burgundy, France
The illustrious vineyards of Burgundy have long been revered as a tapestry of viticultural excellence, allowing wines of distinctive clarity and depth to mature into existence. It is from this paragon region that the 2015 Corton Renardes from Domaine Leroy hails, representing a beacon of finesse in a vintage where excellence was not an anomaly but an expectation.
Expressive Vintage Singularity: Domaine Leroy's Mastery
The year 2015 in Burgundy was marked by providential conditions – a harmonious blend of warmth and timely rains, which harboured the development of fruit with both optimal ripeness and maintained acidity. Against this backdrop, Domaine Leroy has sculpted a rendition of the Corton Renardes that encapsulates the essence of balance and complexity sought by fine wine investors and savants alike.
An Elegant Powerhouse: Tasting the Terroir
The 2015 Corton Renardes is a true symphony; facets and aromas in concert with the terroir's soil radiating through its medium-bodied structure. Every sip transcends into the narrative of that growing season – intense dark berries juxtaposed with earthy undertones, whispering tales of fine oak and meticulosity in production. The tannins – firm yet supple – present a foundation upon which layers of cherry plaits itself with hints of spice, projecting not just a wine but also a reflection of its cherished plot within the Corton hillside landscape.
To converse on potential: this vintage carries with it an almost preordained longevity. However, its present vitality is as enthralling as its future promise, making it an intelligent indulgence for the investors’ cellar while delighting those who dare to uncork its vivacity today.
Sage Investments: Embracing Burgundy's Elixir
Therefore, imbued with Domaine Leroy's unwavering dedication to quality, the 2015 Corton Renardes emerges not merely as a mirror to the season's beneficence but as a testament to what devotion to vinicultural artistry entails.
For those looking to enrich their portfolio with something truly exceptional, this vintage stands out exquisitely. Its veneration among enthusiasts adds a distinguishing gem to any collection, pairing investment clairvoyance with unparalleled tasting joy – a union of reasons affirming why this particular embodiment of Burgundy’s soil continues to ascend in stature.
Market price (HKD)
HK$1,146,610.00
12x75cl
Highest score
94
POP score
8567.86
Scores and tasting notes
The 2015 Corton-Renardes Grand Cru from Domaine Leroy offers up a pretty nose of red cherry, raspberry, lapsang tea and rose hip, with none of the more feral aromas that sometimes seem to earn this climat its soubriquet. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, ample and concentrated, built around a chalky chassis of tannin and a bright, vertical line of acidity. This will need some time in the cellar, but it should emerge as a beautifully elegant example of Corton.
William Kelley - The Wine Advocate, 29 March 2018