Maison Benjamin Leroux - Bourgogne Blanc 2023 (750ml)
Price: $68.99
| Producer | Maison Benjamin Leroux |
| Country | France |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Varietal | Chardonnay |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Sku | 205408 |
| Size | 750ml |
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Maison Benjamin Leroux Description
One of the wonderful aspects of Domaine du Comte Armand, is the family’s habit since 1985 of placing their trust in surprisingly youthful talent. Their instincts have been remarkable. Between Pascal Marchand and Paul Zinetti was Benjamin Leroux, who was handed the reins of the domaine in 1999, at the age of 24.
Ben stayed at Comte Armand for fifteen vintages and started his own side project in 2007. Though there are no family vineyards, he now vinifies approximately 30 hectares, 8 of which are domaine holdings that are farmed organically and biodynamically.
His range of appellations is astounding. It spans the Côte from Chassagne-Montrachet to Gevrey-Chambertin, and includes all levels in Burgundy’s hierarchy. Particular favorites of ours are his collection of premier crus, not only because many of them are the most prized, but sometimes precisely because of the opposite. Take Blagny. Right? Yet, with its high altitude and white marl soils, it produces reds and whites with such rebellious minerality and freshness they regularly steal the show.
Blagny is a good metaphor for Ben. Though he has become one of the most respected classical winemakers of his generation, his underlying unconformity, wit, and humour are why he is also among everyone’s most loved.
Burghound: 87 Points
This also aromatically fresh and bright with its array of petrol, poached pear, apple compote and just sliced lemon. The caressing, delicious and attractively textured middle weight flavors possess very good persistence on the inviting finish. This should not only drink well young but offers fine quality for its level. Worth a look.
Vinous: 84-86 Points
The 2023 Bourgogne Blanc has a light green-apple- and pear-scented bouquet. The palate has a soft opening, light malic notes and a straightforward appley finish.
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