2010 Vosne les Genaivrieres
By Domaine Leroy
2010 Vosne les Genaivrieres from Domaine Leroy, Burgundy, France
Within the revered boundaries of Burgundy, there is a patch of terroir that marries the past to the future with breathtaking finesse—the 2010 Vosne les Genaivrieres from Domaine Leroy. This particular vintage whispers quietly of a masterful year that briefly opened its arms to those who deeply understand the sanctity of time within the bottle.
A Tapestry of Complexity and Elegance
The 2010 season was hailed for its grace under climatic pressure, offering a narrative in which meticulous vineyard guardianship triumphed. In the hands of the illustrious Domaine Leroy, the Les Genaivrieres vineyard's profundity has been elegantly captured. The vintage bespeaks an odyssey commencing with spirited red fruit aromas and leading through an exotic labyrinth of spice, earthy undertones, and embers of fine oak—each sip a testament to the winery's renowned precision.
Investing in a Legacy
For fine wine investors, the 2010 Vosne les Genaivrieres presents not just an opulent addition to any portfolio but a chapter in the ongoing story of one of Burgundy's most sterling producers. With its verdant veins of collectability joining forces with an exceptional growing season, this vintage stands as a paragon—a wine imbued with both immediate allure and the promise of profound evolutions over time.
The palate remains laced with fresh pomegranate and cherries wrapped in silk drapery, their vernal vibrancy balanced by whispers of petit forest floor and a finish resonant with finesse. Domaine Leroy has always echoed greatness in their craft, but with this particular vintage, they have sculpted time itself into liquid archaeology—a true orchestration of viticultural artistry.
Connoisseur's Summary
The 2010 Vosne les Genaivrieres from Domaine Leroy heralds from a year when Burgundy channeled its challenges into triumphs. Its investment appeal lies rooted as much in its storied provenance as in its luminous future potential. It is a treasure poised on the hinge of history, inviting connoisseurs and investors alike to partake in its unfolding saga, where every glass poured is an enactment of artistry nurtured by the venerable soils of Burgundy.
Market price (GBP)
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12x75cl
Highest score
94
POP score
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Scores and tasting notes
The 2010 Vosne-Romanee Aux Genaivrieres fills every corner of the palate with an exotic melange of black fruit, crushed rocks, incense and spices. Rich, seductive and powerful at the same time, the Genaivrieres impresses for its exceptional overall balance and harmony. It is totally unique and compelling from the very first taste. Anticipated maturity: 2020-2030. 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