Winery Leroy - Gevrey-Chambertin Fonteny

Winery LeroyGevrey-Chambertin Fonteny

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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters consider this wine to be one of the best in the region.
The Gevrey-Chambertin Fonteny of Winery Leroy is a red wine from the region of Gevrey-Chambertin of Côte de Nuits.
In the mouth this red wine is a with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.

Taste structure of the Gevrey-Chambertin Fonteny from the Winery Leroy

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Gevrey-Chambertin Fonteny of Winery Leroy in the region of Côte de Nuits is a with a nice freshness.

Details and technical informations about Winery Leroy's Gevrey-Chambertin Fonteny.

Winemaker
Maison Leroy
Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Pinot noir

Pinot noir is an important red grape variety in Burgundy and Champagne, and its reputation is well known! Great wines such as the Domaine de la Romanée Conti elaborate their wines from this famous grape variety, and make it a great variety. When properly vinified, pinot noit produces red wines of great finesse, with a wide range of aromas depending on its advancement (fruit, undergrowth, leather). it is also the only red grape variety authorized in Alsace. Pinot Noir is not easily cultivated beyond our borders, although it has enjoyed some success in Oregon, the United States, Australia and New Zealand.

Informations about the Winery Leroy

The winery offers 256 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 4.1.
This winery is part of the Leroy.
It is in the top 150 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Gevrey-Chambertin in the region of Côte de Nuits

The Winery Leroy is one of wineries to follow in Gevrey-Chambertin.. It offers 169 wines for sale in the of Gevrey-Chambertin to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Côte de Nuits
In the top 150000 of of France wines
In the top 25000 of of Gevrey-Chambertin wines
In the top 250000 of red wines
In the top 400000 wines of the world

The wine region of Gevrey-Chambertin

The wine region of Gevrey-Chambertin is located in the region of Côte de Nuits of Burgundy of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine René Bouvier or the Domaine Armand Rousseau produce mainly wines red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Gevrey-Chambertin are Pinot noir et Gamay noir, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Gevrey-Chambertin often reveals types of flavors of iron, coffee or lemon and sometimes also flavors of cola, jam or citrus.


The wine region of Côte de Nuits

The Côte de Nuits is the northern half of the Côte d'Or wine region in Burgundy (the Southern half being the Côte de Beaune). It specializes in red wines made from Pinot noir grapes, the most famous and expensive of which come from the grand crus of Vosne-Romanée and Chambolle-Musigny. About 95% of all wines produced in the Côte de Nuits are made from a single grape variety: Pinot Noir. The district is widely regarded as the spiritual home of Pinot Noir, a reputation strongly reinforced by such high quality wines as the Grand Cru Romanée-Conti.

News related to this wine

An overview of Morey Saint Denis appellation

The Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB) invites you to a survey above the vineyard of Morey-Saint-Denis, typical of the côte de Nuits region. Situated at the center of this region, the vineyard neighbours the appellation Gevrey-Chambertin to the north and Chambolle-Musigny to the south. Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines​​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BourgogneWines/​​​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinsdebourgogne/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bivb ...

An overview of Morey Saint Denis appellation

The Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB) invites you to a survey above the vineyard of Morey-Saint-Denis, typical of the côte de Nuits region. Situated at the center of this region, the vineyard neighbours the appellation Gevrey-Chambertin to the north and Chambolle-Musigny to the south. Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines​​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BourgogneWines/​​​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinsdebourgogne/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bivb ...

An overview of Morey Saint Denis appellation

The Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB) invites you to a survey above the vineyard of Morey-Saint-Denis, typical of the côte de Nuits region. Situated at the center of this region, the vineyard neighbours the appellation Gevrey-Chambertin to the north and Chambolle-Musigny to the south. Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines​​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BourgogneWines/​​​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinsdebourgogne/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bivb ...

The word of the wine: Fulfilled

Said of a wine at its peak that is balanced and offers all its aromatic potential.

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