At a glance

Producer

Maison Leroy

Region

Bourgogne, Burgundy, France

Grape variety

Pinot Noir (primary for red), Chardonnay (primary for white) — most often refers to Pinot Noir for 'Bourgogne' bottlings in this context

Wine type

Red

Body

Medium-bodied and Earthy (for red Pinot Noir)

Sweetness

Dry

Typical price

$200–$400 per bottle (market fluctuates by auction and availability)

Tasting profile

Aromatic profile of red cherry, wild strawberry, rose petal, and forest floor; palate is fine-boned with gentle tannins, brisk acidity, light truffle and mineral undertones.

Evolution: Fruit notes softening, emerging notes of dried herbs, sous-bois, and subtle mushroom.

At peak: At peak, expect further integration of tannin and acid, with more earthy complexity and a velvet-like texture.

Structure

Acidity

Fresh, pronounced Burgundian acidity

Tannins

Silky, moderate

Alcohol

Typical for Burgundy, ~12.5-13% ABV

Aging potential

Capable of cellaring for a decade; will evolve gracefully for another 3-6 years

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2023 to 2040

Optimal window

2020 to 2043

Current status

Ready to drink

Current condition

The wine is showing open aromatics with developing tertiary character and harmonious structure.

Leroy's Bourgogne is crafted from carefully selected parcels. In 2015—a superb vintage for Burgundy—these wines offer an unusually expressive and long-lived profile. The wine has now moved into its optimal window with primary and secondary notes balanced; it will peak as it develops greater tertiary nuance without losing freshness.

Food pairing

Roast duck, grilled quail, coq au vin, mushroom risotto, mild cheeses (Comté, Brie de Meaux), or simply alongside roast chicken.

Serving

Serving temperature

16-17°C / 61-63°F

Decant

Yes (30-45 minutes) — Decanting helps aerate the wine, allowing subtle aromatics and tertiary notes to emerge, especially beneficial for younger vintages or upon first opening.

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 8/10

Leroy conducts rigorous manual viticulture, zero synthetic chemical input, strict biodymanic vineyard management (preparations, lunar cycles, biodiversity emphasis), horses used for ploughing, composting, minimal energy use in winery, recyclable lightweight glass, long-life natural cork closures.

Maison Leroy is globally respected for both its commitment to natural viticulture and for being one of Burgundy’s pioneering biodynamic producers under Lalou Bize-Leroy. All estate vineyards are cultivated according to biodynamic principles—which exceed typical organic standards—and focus on ecosystem health, natural fertilizers, and eliminating pesticides/herbicides. Vineyard work is done manually (reducing mechanized carbon output). While not carrying every government eco-cert, Leroy’s internal practices are among the strictest in the industry. The only limitations to a perfect sustainability score are transport emissions for global export and use of natural cork (considered sustainable but linked to supply pressure from global consumption). Overall, this makes Maison Leroy Bourgogne 2015 one of the most sustainable wines among high-end Burgundy domains.