Benjamin Leroux Corton Grand Cru 2018 (Allen Meadows: 90-92)

Having created a name for himself as régisseur (general manager) of Domaine du Comte Armand in Pommard, Benjamin Leroux established, with English backing, a small négociant business based in Beaune since 2007. The range is confined to the Côte d’Or, from Chassagne-Montrachet to Gevrey-Chambertin, with the intention of developing farming contracts or indeed purchasing vineyards in the future.
The possibilities are very exciting for this exceptionally talented vigneron. Benjamin is a master at delivering purity of fruit alongside a seamless texture in his wines which have only the subtlest influence of oak. One of Benjamin’s favourite locations for white wine vineyards is the border between Auxey-Duresses and Meursault, which is where Les Vireuils can be found. Here the natural weight of Meursault is enhanced by the fresher minerality typical of the side valley of Auxey-Duresses.

Appellation:
Corton Grand Cru

Country of Origin:
Burgundy, France

Type:
Red/Rouge (Still)

Grape Varieties:
Pinot Noir

Tasting Notes:
(Allen Meadows' rating: 90-92 points)
Distinctly earthy and sauvage-inflected purple fruit aromas give way to very supple, round and almost seductive middle weight flavors where the suave texture contrasts materially with the firm, serious and notably austere finish where the supporting tannins make clear that this will need patience.
(Drinking Window: 2033+)