Latricières Chambertin, Domaine Leroy 2001

I raved last year about the awesome quality of the 2000 version yet the 2001 exceeds even that lofty standard. Explosively complex red and black fruit aromas of crystalline pure and intensity lead to sweet, round, terrifically focused, vibrant, super concentrated essence of pinot flavors and a finish that seems to be cut from liquid rock. As great as the Musigny but not quite as expressive or rich yet the complexity here is nothing short of mind boggling. Reference standard in every respect and perhaps the greatest Latricières I have ever experienced.