Benjamin Leroux Bourgogne Blanc 2023

Description

Expressive, finely cut and unmistakably Burgundian. Benjamin Leroux’s Bourgogne Blanc 2023 captures the precision and quiet authority that have made him one of Burgundy’s leading modern voices. The fruit is drawn primarily from Meursault vineyards, Les Millerands, Sous la Velle and Les Belles Cotes, supplemented by parcels from the Hautes-Cotes de Beaune. These sites, planted on limestone-rich soils, give a wine of mineral tension and layered fruit. Fermentation and ageing in large neutral oak casks add gentle texture and breadth while preserving brightness and purity. The 2023 vintage highlights Leroux’s deft touch with Chardonnay. Vibrant stone fruit and citrus notes sit within a framework of fine acidity and subtle oak influence, creating a wine that feels both accessible and refined. It speaks of its Meursault heritage through supple texture and quiet power, yet remains precise and energetic,a hallmark of Leroux’s style. Each cuvee is handled with restraint and care, reflecting a belief in transparency of terroir over cellar artifice. The Bourgogne Blanc 2023 exemplifies this vision. It delivers the tension, depth and mineral drive of its Meursault sources, offering exceptional definition for its level. Elegant now for its freshness and focus, it also promises further complexity with short-term cellaring, underlining Leroux’s reputation for crafting regional wines of genuine pedigree and finesse. Tasting NotesNOSE– Fresh and liftedApple, citrus and white fruit with a subtle savoury, mealy edge. PALATE– Mineral and balancedWhite orchard fruit layered with yellow stone fruit, acidity and a clean mineral line. FINISH– Juicy and persistentYellow fruit lingers with freshness and energy, finishing generous yet restrained. Reviews & AccoladesPale in colour and slightly reductive. A little fresh apple behind. White fruit fills out across the palate, sufficient acidity, then a juicy yellow fruit kicks in to extend the finish. Generous but balanced. Drink 2026–2029.” – Jasper Morris MW, Inside Burgundy, 88 points Finer Details:Style – White WineVarietal – ChardonnayCountry – FranceRegion – BurgundyVintage – 2023Bottle Size – 750mlABV – 13%Closure – Cork