1993 Domaine Leroy Latricières-Chambertin Grand Cru

Tasting Context

Three 1993 Grand Crus, one clear standout. This Leroy Latricières-Chambertin was opened alongside 1993 Rousseau Chambertin and 1993 Hubert Lignier Clos de la Roche. All opened before dinner, with the Leroy given ~90 minutes of air. The Rousseau was statuesque and cool, the Lignier feral and full of soul—but the Leroy moved differently. Perfumed power. Finer. Utterly resolved. It defied expectations and stole the night.

Wine Information

• Producer: Domaine Leroy

• Vintage: 1993

• Appellation: Latricières-Chambertin Grand Cru

• Grape Variety: 100% Pinot Noir

• Alcohol: ~13.0%

• Farming: Biodynamic (certified since 1989)

• Élevage: ~22 months in 100% new oak

• Bottled: Unfined, unfiltered

• Estimated Production: ~600 bottles

Vintage Overview – 1993

The 1993 vintage in Burgundy is one of the most classically structured of the decade—a year that prioritized transparency, tension, and terroir over opulence. A cool, wet spring caused uneven flowering and naturally low yields, followed by a dry, temperate summer that allowed for slow, steady ripening. Harvest began in early to mid-September under favorable skies, producing small, thick-skinned berries with high phenolic concentration and firm acidity. A vintage that rewarded patience, and 30+ years later, is showing its depth. Especially strong in Gevrey-Chambertin, where cool sites like Latricières held their acidity and transparency.

Winemaker Profile – Lalou Bize-Leroy

By 1993, Lalou had gone all-in. Following her split from Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, she doubled down on Domaine Leroy—expanding holdings, enforcing biodynamics, and pushing purity to the extreme. In 1989, she purchased 2.5 ha from Domaine Philippe Rémy in Gevrey‑Chambertin, including key parcels in Clos de la Roche, Chambertin, and Latricières‑Chambertin—specifically 0.57 ha of Latricières was added to her holdings at that time. All her vineyards were farmed biodynamically by this harvest. Minimal intervention. No filtration. Every drop reflects her intensity and precision.

Vineyard Overview – Latricières-Chambertin

The most discreet of the Chambertin grands crus, Latricières is also the most mineral and transparent.

Current Vineyard Ownership – Latricières-Chambertin

Tasting Notes

Tasted alongside 1993 Rousseau Chambertin & 1993 Lignier Clos de la Roche

Note: Latricières-Chambertin shares borders with both Chambertin and Clos de la Roche—three legendary Grand Crus that converge across commune lines.

Appearance:

• Deep garnet core with light bricking at the rim—remarkable clarity

Nose:

• Intoxicating lift of rose petal, dried violets, and tea leaf

• Undercurrent of graphite, black cherry skin

• Earth and sous-bois with hints of cedar and bergamot

Palate:

• Immediate tension—sappy red fruit and stony coolness

• Linear and mineral, with crushed rock and wild raspberry

• Balanced acidity keeps the wine humming from front to back

Finish:

• Persistent and airy, with a fine dusting of dried herbs and blood orange zest

• Lingers with quiet intensity, a whisper of flowers and stone

Overall Impression:

This was the most pure, floral, and sappy-fruited expression of Latricières-Chambertin I’ve encountered—stunning in its balance between Leroy’s signature perfume and the vineyard’s unmistakable mineral tension. The interplay of rose oil and iron, of silk and stone, was unforgettable. It showed the Leroy touch at full force, yet never overwhelmed the terroir. 

Market Commentary

This is one of the rarest Leroy Grand Crus in existence—produced in minuscule quantities and almost never seen outside of major auctions or elite cellar trades. Leroy’s Latricières is both a cult object and a ghost bottle. While other 1993s from the domaine (like Richebourg or Romanée-Saint-Vivant) garner more attention, this flies under the radar.

Prices have climbed steadily over the past decade, with recent sales ranging from $6,000 to $10,000 depending on provenance. Demand for pre-2000 Leroy continues to intensify, especially among collectors chasing purity, site expression, and longevity. If you see it—especially with good storage history—don’t hesitate. You won’t get a second shot. There will be continued appreciation as collectors chase early ’90s Leroy and scarcity increases.

The Wolf’s Call

If you see it, buy it.

This bottle represents the pinnacle of what Latricières-Chambertin is capable of—floral, mineral, and precise, without sacrificing depth. It’s Leroy at full clarity, but still tethered to the vineyard’s stony, tensile soul. At anything under $10,000 with solid provenance, this is not just a collector’s play—it’s a reference point. Drink it now to witness its peak, or cellar for another decade if you want to watch it glide. Either way, don’t miss the opportunity.