🏰 The 2017 Maison Leroy Nuits-Saint-Georges is a highly sought-after wine from the legendary Lalou Bize-Leroy, whose family co-owns Domaine Romanée-Conti. Maison Leroy wines are renowned for their scarcity, sumptuousness, and mythical rarity, with Lalou Bize-Leroy herself being a force of nature in Burgundy winemaking since the early 1950s. Nuits-Saint-Georges, the southernmost appellation of the Côte de Nuits, is known for its wines of great tannic richness and aging potential. The 2017 vintage in Burgundy brought decent yields after challenging years, with reds showing fine-grained tannins and a classic fruit profile. This particular Nuits-Saint-Georges is a blend of village-level *lieu-dits* (Aux Allots, Aux Lavières, Bas de Combe) due to small production. Tasting notes describe a full ruby, almost opaque color. The nose is earthy, brambly, and penetrating, bristling with redcurrants, black cherries, sweet spicy oak, and *sous-bois*. Other aromas include dried roses, violets, cloves, and other spices, with a discreet earthy, vegetal edge. On the palate, it's rich, of Premier-Cru length, immensely satisfying, tasty, textured, fresh, juicy, and fleshy. It possesses serious tannic clout and raw power, with an enveloping framework of fine, powdery tannins hinting at long aging potential. The finish is long, sapid, and can include light earthy and smoky notes. This wine is built to age, with an anticipated maturity extending to 2042. 【From Lalou Bize-Leroy, co-owner of Domaine Romanée-Conti, renowned for scarcity and sumptuousness】 🍴 This gastronomic Burgundy is an excellent pairing for duck breast with redcurrants, beef, lamb, charcuterie, and strong cheeses like Epoisses or aged Comté. It also suits game birds, veal, and venison. 🥂 The 2017 Maison Leroy Nuits-Saint-Georges is a wine for momentous occasions, a true collector's item, or a special dinner where a profound and age-worthy Burgundy is desired. It offers immense pleasure now after vigorous decanting for a few hours, but its depth and balance promise great potential for further aging. Serve at 14-16°C (57-61°F).