A broad Burgundy appellation, viewed through the lens of one of the region’s most distinctive domaines.

Domaine Leroy Coteaux Bourguignons Blanc 2019 is a white Burgundy from the regional Coteaux Bourguignons appellation, made from 100% Chardonnay. The appellation covers a wide area of Burgundy, yet this bottle carries the name of Domaine Leroy, one of the region’s most closely followed producers.

Rather than focusing on a village or Grand Cru classification, this wine invites a different perspective: the scope of the regional appellation, the philosophy associated with Leroy, and the character of the 2019 vintage.

Understanding the Coteaux Bourguignons appellation

Coteaux Bourguignons is an appellation covering a broad part of Burgundy. It allows red, white and rosé wines, and its permitted varieties include traditional Burgundian grapes, used either individually or in blends.

The appellation name alone therefore does not identify a particular village or vineyard. It represents a wider regional designation within Burgundy’s appellation hierarchy.

This 2019 white is made entirely from Chardonnay. Within the flexibility of the regional appellation, it focuses on the grape most closely associated with Burgundy’s white wines.

Domaine Leroy and Lalou Bize-Leroy

Domaine Leroy is led by Lalou Bize-Leroy, a major figure in the history of modern Burgundy. Born into the Leroy wine-trading family, she became known for an uncompromising approach to vineyard work and for wines that seek to express the character of their sites with exceptional precision.

The domaine adopted biodynamic viticulture early, placing emphasis on soil vitality, vineyard ecology and close observation of the vines. This approach is an important part of the identity associated with Domaine Leroy.

Maison Leroy and Domaine Leroy share the Leroy name but are distinct wine businesses. This bottling is identified as a Domaine Leroy wine.

The 2019 vintage in Burgundy

The 2019 growing season brought spring frost and unsettled weather around flowering, limiting yields in parts of Burgundy. Summer was hot and dry, producing concentrated grapes while many wines retained notable acidity.

The Bourgogne Wine Board describes the region’s 2019 whites as expressive, with notes including apricot, acacia blossom, quince and candied orange, supported by generous texture and balance.

Vintage descriptions provide useful context, but they do not determine the exact aroma or flavor of an individual bottle. They help explain the broader conditions in which the 2019 Chardonnay was grown.

A Burgundy white made from 100% Chardonnay

Chardonnay is Burgundy’s signature white grape, capable of expressing a wide range of styles depending on site, growing conditions and winemaking. Its profile can move from bright citrus and white fruit to riper fruit, greater texture and mineral impressions.

Because Coteaux Bourguignons covers a broad geographical area, it would be misleading to infer a specific village, vineyard or soil type from the appellation alone. We therefore avoid attributing an unverified vineyard origin or winemaking method to this bottle.

Its interest lies in tasting a regional Chardonnay under the Domaine Leroy name, rather than in a famous vineyard designation.

Discovering Leroy across different appellations

Domaine Leroy is also renowned for wines from celebrated Grand Cru vineyards such as Musigny. IMAMI has introduced Domaine Leroy Musigny 2011.

A Grand Cru such as Musigny and a Coteaux Bourguignons occupy very different positions in Burgundy’s appellation hierarchy. Looking at both offers a broader understanding of how vineyard classification and producer identity intersect in Burgundy.

Wine details

France｜Burgundy｜AOC Coteaux Bourguignons｜Domaine Leroy｜100% Chardonnay｜2019｜Dry white wine｜750ml

A 2019 Chardonnay from the broad Coteaux Bourguignons appellation, bearing the name of Domaine Leroy. It is a bottle that invites attention not only to appellation ranking, but also to the identity of the producer.

Available at IMAMI

IMAMI offers fine Burgundy wines, including selections from Domaine Leroy, alongside Champagne, Bordeaux, whisky and Japanese sake. For current availability, please visit IMAMI Ginza, IMAMI Shinsaibashi, or contact us.

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