2003 Maison Leroy, Côte-de-Beaune Villages Rouge, Burgundy - 750ML

From the uncompromising cellars of Maison Leroy, this Côte de Beaune-Villages Rouge reflects the estate’s meticulous vineyard sourcing and famously strict selection. The Côte de Beaune‑Villages designation draws from Pinot Noir vineyards across the Côte de Beaune’s villages, and under Leroy’s stewardship even this regional bottling is elevated with remarkable depth and purity. In the warm, solar 2003 vintage, the wine expresses a richer, more generous side of Burgundy while maintaining the house’s signature precision.

Blend: 100% Pinot Noir

Tasting Notes:
Aromas of black cherry, macerated raspberry, and dried strawberry mingle with notes of forest floor, baking spice, and subtle leather. The palate shows ripe red and dark berry fruit layered with hints of tea leaf, warm earth, and gentle spice, finishing with savory undertones and lingering softness from the sun-soaked vintage.

Structure:
Supple and mature; rounded tannins with moderate acidity and developed tertiary complexity.

Drink Window:
Now–2030

Decanting:
Given its age, a short, gentle decant of 15–20 minutes is recommended primarily to remove sediment. Extended aeration is unnecessary and may cause the wine to fade.

With Maison Leroy’s famously limited production and uncompromising standards, even regional bottlings attract strong interest from Burgundy collectors. The 2003 Côte de Beaune-Villages Rouge offers a rare opportunity to experience mature Leroy Pinot Noir—silky, aromatic, and ready to enjoy—while still carrying the quiet pedigree that defines this legendary house.