2022 Benjamin Leroux Gevrey-Chambertin, Burgundy

Aged in single and double barrels for the first year, 15% new wood, then racked to foudre. An even and charming purple. The bouquet is delicious, half southern end (strawberries) half Brochon (richer fruit) together makes a great blend, with excellent energy at the back.

90-93 points Jasper Morris MW insideburgundy.com

Now that En Champs has its own cuvée, the Gevrey village wine is a blend of old-vine Les Seuvrées in the south, with a complement of northern vineyards, including Les Crais and Les Champerriers. Then, there is a brilliant (and brilliantly named) Brochon vineyard, Les Jeunes Rois, which brings dimension and spicy freshness to this cuvée. Each parcel was vinified separately before blending, with 85% of the fruit destemmed. The wine aged in 600-litre and 225-litre barrels (15% new). As for Nuits, so for Gevrey, with Leroux fashioning a village wine with finesse and seduction rarely seen in this village.

Benjamin Leroux is a renowned winemaker from Burgundy, France, celebrated for his meticulous approach to viticulture and winemaking. Known for crafting exceptional wines that express the unique terroir of Burgundy, Benjamin Leroux has earned a reputation for producing some of the finest Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays in the region. His commitment to biodynamic practices and minimal intervention in the winemaking process ensures that each bottle reflects the true character of the vineyard.