2010 Latricieres Chambertin
By Domaine Leroy
2010 Latricières-Chambertin from Domaine Leroy, Burgundy, France
Approaching the beguiling 2010 Latricières-Chambertin from Domaine Leroy is to encounter a symphony of sensory seduction, exclusive to this distinguished Burgundian producer. The vintage itself was lavished with an almost painterly attention to climatic detail, resulting in a manifestation that commands both reverence and earnest contemplation.
A Vintage Baptised by Mother Nature's Graces
The year 2010 in Burgundy was marked by a confluence of tribulations and triumphs—lower yields but the fruit bore the essence of concentrated purity. It is this exacting snapshot of seasonal twists that bestowed upon the Latricières-Chambertin its remarkable poise. Domaine Leroy, with its relentless pursuit of viticultural perfection, has captured this time capsule elegantly within the bottle.
Delicate Alchemy: The Palate Dance of 2010
Unveiling the layers within this cuvée reveals a treasure trove of olfactory and gustatory delights—subtle yet profound. Initial notes of dark cherries and ripe raspberries emerge confidently, soon mellowed by an undercurrent of earthiness reminiscent of wet forest floor and truffle, true testimony to its terroir-driven integrity. On further exploration, one might discern whispers of cocoa and a suggestion of spice, components that accentuate its complexity.
The 2010 Latricières-Chambertin retains that classical structure one anticipates from Domaine Leroy—tannins that are both firm yet supple in their youthful articulation, promising longevity for those whose patrons possess the patience for this wine’s full narrative to unfold.
Bespoke Investment: A Wise Connoisseur's Portfolio Addition
For the discerning fine wine investor seeking to enrich their repository with a masterpiece that resonates with climatic ingenuity, the 2010 Latricières-Chambertin from Domaine Leroy emerges as an astute choice. Poised at a decade's cossetted maturity, it represents not just a momentous vintage but encapsulates the quintessence of Burgundian finesse.
Conclusively, as one evaluates the investment potential intrinsic to this sublime offering, it is clear that the 2010 Latricières-Chambertin from Domaine Leroy exists within an echelon where it is not only admired for its opulent flavours and archival potential but also as a tangible asset likely to burgeon in desirability amongst connoisseurs and collectors alike.
Market price (GBP)
£16,140.00
12x75cl
Highest score
97
POP score
949.41
Scores and tasting notes
Deceptively medium in body, the 2010 Latricieres-Chambertin floats on the palate as it shows off its weightless, seamless personality. Freshly cut roses, mint and silky red berries are all woven together in a fabric of unusual class and pure elegance. Today, my impression is that the Latrici?Freshly cut roses, mint and silky red berries are all woven together in a fabric of unusual class and pure eeven if the wines of Latricieres can often be long-lived. Anticipated maturity: 2020-2040. Lalou Bize-Leroy is always among the first growers to bottle, as she was once again in 2010. Therefore, I have chosen to present final, in-bottle reviews of the 2010 reds along with the Domaine Leroy and D’Auvenay 2010 whites. All of the wines came in at or near the top of my barrel scores. Thinking back to the day I tasted the 2010s from barrel in a very empty-looking cellar, I am reminded, that, as elsewhere, the already minuscule quantities of these wines was made even smaller by the mercilessly short crop in 2010. Readers who can find the wines should not hesitate. In this vintage, the Leroy wines are deeply marked by terroir. Although I don’t share all of her views, tasting with Lalou Bize-Leroy is always a fascinating experience, as everything she does is informed by the deepest and most total conviction imaginable. There is no more ardent exponent of the most fundamental of all Burgundian values – the concept of terroir – than Lalou Bize-Leroy. Importer: Martine’s Wines. Novato, CA; tel. (415) 883-040
Antonio Galloni - The Wine Advocate, 30 August 2012