2021 Benjamin Leroux Beaune 1er Cru Les Cent-Vignes, Burgundy

This vineyard was purchased in 2021 but the exploitant continues to run the vines for the moment. Lighter in colour, with a prettily perfumed nose. Really stylish, with grace length and elegance. Neither frost nor disease issues here apparently.

90-92 points Jasper Morris MW insideburgundy.com

This newly-purchased parcel will make an excellent addition to Leroux’s lineup. The charming, forward fruit of the 2021 is one of the successes of his portfolio this year. The light ruby colour gives no hint of the pronounced cherry fruit, floral and mineral accents and touch of salinity that one finds on the palate. The body is light, but there is real ripeness here and a great purity to the fruit leading to a lingering finish.

93 points Charles Curtis MW decanter.com