Benjamin Leroux Meursault-Blagny 1er Cru La Piece Sous Le Bois 2023

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Product Description: From the high slopes of Blagny, where Chardonnay gains rare tension and precision, Benjamin Leroux crafts a Meursault-Blagny of remarkable purity. The Premier Cru La Piece Sous Le Bois sits above Meursault and Puligny on thin, stony limestone soils with cool air and southeast light. The result is a wine that stands apart, leaner, more defined, and deeply expressive of its altitude and terroir. The 2023 vintage captures the vineyard’s hallmark clarity. Aromas of orchard fruit, lemon zest, and white flowers meet crushed stone and a hint of almond. On the palate, vivid acidity drives through layers of fruit and mineral, supported by subtle oak that lends quiet spice and seamless texture without distraction. Leroux farms this parcel organically, preserving the fragile hillside soils and allowing natural balance to guide the vines. This Meursault-Blagny is a study in precision and poise, intensity without weight and depth without excess. Vibrant and structured now, it promises even greater complexity with time, unfolding gracefully through 2030 and beyond. Tasting NotesNOSE– Orchard and spice.Apple, pear and lemon peel, with toasted spice and a chalky mineral line. PALATE– Tense and layered.Glossy stone fruit and citrus framed by lively acidity and discreet oak. FINISH– Mineral precision.A saline close with citrus cut and lingering energy. Finer Details:Style – White WineVarietal – ChardonnayCountry – FranceRegion – BurgundyVintage – 2023Bottle Size – 750mlABV – 13.5%Closure – Cork