2014 Clos de la Roche
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Veins of bracing acidity, tannin and chalkiness give the 2014 Clos de la Roche much of its taut, driving energy. Persistent and lifted throughout, the Clos de la Roche is another wine that possesses striking balance and exceptional purity. Blood orange, white pepper, chalk and sweet floral notes add the closing shades of nuance. The Clos de la Roche will appeal most to readers who enjoy brisk, precise Burgundies.
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Allen Meadows, Burghound
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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The 2014 Clos de la Roche Grand Cru was showing a little more reduction than the other Grand Crus this year, the shopfront closed. The palate is more expressive with supple tannin, a touch of white pepper on the entry, very cohesive but linear for a Clos de la Roche that keeps a tight control on the finish. But the aftertaste is extraordinarily long, leaving the mouth tingling a minute after the wine has departed. One comes away with the impression that this is keeping something up its sleeve after bottling.
About the producer
For many, Domaine Leroy represents the pinnacle of fine Burgundy. Owned and run by the legendary Lalou Bize-Leroy, the domaine in Vosne-Romanée is one strand of the Leroy empire, along with Maison Leroy and Domaine d’Auvenay.