2022 Benjamin Leroux Vosne Romanee, Burgundy

Full purple, and full of energy, this has flair and poise at the same time. One third whole bunches gives the Vosne-Romanée a sense of lift, and actually the waves of fruit keep coming, more than expected in a village wine.

90-93 points Jasper Morris MW insideburgundy.com

Leroux now controls two hectares in Vosne, and the 2022 village wine benefited from the fruit of six separate lieux-dits. Importantly, these vineyards are home to excellent vine material—almost exclusively old selections of Pinot Fin. From north to south, these sites include: Maizières Basses (organically farmed with 60-year-old Pinot Fin vines); a small portion of Les Violettes; a new-to-Leroux parcel of old-vine Pinot Fin in Genaivrières (just beneath Domaine Leroy’s vines); and finally, there are Les Jacquines, Croix Blanche and Au-Dessus de la Rivière. These parcels span a range of the village’s terroirs, and each was vinified separately. The one-third whole-bunch quota derives mainly from the northern parcels, and about 10% of the grapes fermented directly in a 450-litre barrel that was rolled instead of punched down (vinification intégrale). Crafted with roughly 15% new oak, the 2022 is a superlative expression of the commune.

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.