2018 Benjamin Leroux Meursault, Cote de Beaune
A$149.69
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B18307V18
Screwcap. Another bona fide Estate wine this year, with 100% of the fruit hailing from Leroux’s own vines in Moulin Landin, Criots, Bois de Blagny and Les Millerands. There’s also some Clos du Village, one of the new parcels in Meursault that Leroux picked up following the 2017 harvest. Each of these sites is certified organic and managed with biodynamic methods. The oldest vines date back to 1944.
Fruit from the white marls of Bois de Blagny accounts for 15% this year and brings a salty-mineral backbone to the layered flesh and depth of the wine. Elevage took place in foudre and 600-litre demi-muids. As the Jasper Morris notes states, this is really classic Meursault, and has layers of fruit dripping with ripe and pear and green almond notes—but there is also wonderful freshness, grip and drive. Outstanding.
Mostly their vines. Criots, Moulin Landin, Millerands, Clos du Village, Bois de Blagny. Pick early on the lower parts. Pale colour with a ripe, rounded generous fruit on the nose, continues through on the palate, very classic Meursault with excellent length.
88-91 points Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy
All estate grown grapes, from Moulin Landin, Criots, Bois de Blagny, Les Millerands, and Clos du Village. Raised in foudre and 600 litre demi-muids.
White peach, hazelnut, a little peppermint white chocolate, pretty floral notes. It’s silky and fine, flows along smoothly, a fine chalk dust texture, a subtle green herb and lemon zest bitterness cinching the finish. Dusting of white pepper as it goes. It’s a lovely thing to drink. All just so.
93 pts - Gary Walsh, Drink 2020-2026+; $176.80
| Product/Service Sold Out | Yes |
|---|---|
| En Primeur | No |
| New Arrivals | No |
| Wine Type | White Wine |
| Country | France |
| Region | Meursault |
| Varietals | Chardonnay |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Wine Points | 93 |
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