Domaine Leroy Clos de La Roche Grand Cru 2001 Rhone Valley If Magnetic North is the

If Magnetic North is the tenor voice of Skurfberg

91-93 / 100

Pierre-Olivier owns a few parcels of vines and he buys from like-minded growers that farm sustainably

Old vine Grenache has thrived here for centuries

The flavours on the palate showcase fresh herbs

Domaine Leroy Clos de La Roche Grand Cru 2001 Rhone Valley If Magnetic North is the94+ 100 Stephen Tanzer, Vinous Red ruby. Forceful aromas of briary dark berries, plum, smoke, coffee and earth, with the subtle vegetal herbal complexity that is the essence of this grand cru. Tight and bright, but a wine of great intensity and richness, with compelling chewy depths. Less tasteable today than the Combottes but this has more dimension and class. Finishes extremely subtle and long. This will require patience.