Benjamin Leroux Bourgogne 2017

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:
AOC Bourgogne

Country of Origin:
Burgundy, France

Type:
Red/Rouge (Still)

Grape Varieties:
Pinot Noir

Tasting Notes:
A super-fresh nose offers up pretty red berry, especially cherry, and humus scents. The equally fresh andenergetic light weight flavors possess good cut and detail while concluding in a youthfully austere finish.