Benjamin Leroux Vosne-Romanée 2017 (Vinous: 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:
Vosne-Romanée

Country of Origin:
Burgundy, France

Type:
Red/Rouge (Still)

Grape Varieties:
Pinot Noir

Tasting Notes:
(Vinous' rating: 90-92 points)
The 2017 Vosne-Romanée Village, one of Leroux's largest cuvee at 31 barrels, a large proportion sourced from Flagey-Echézeaux, has a fragant bouquet with white flowers complementing the red cherry and crushed strawberry fruit. The medium-bodied palate displays supple tannin, a fine bead of acidity, silky-smooth texture and a tart red cherry and orange peel finish that is quite spicy on the aftertaste.  Good potential.
(Drinking window: 2021-2033)