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[SOLD-OUT] Benjamin Leroux Bourgogne Rouge 2018

JANCIS ROBINSON 16.5/20 POINTS! 
2018 WAS A STRONG BURGUNDY VINTAGE, MEANING GREAT VALUE FOUND IN BOURGOGNE-TIER WINES!  

"Inviting and gorgeous sweet dark-red fruit. Rich and savoury at the same time. Fantastic for a Bourgogne – Leroux thinks Bourgogne and village wines are great in 2018. A little bit of peppery spice, fine tannins and wonderful but not overripe fruit. Gently spiced and chewy on the finish. Should be GV!"- Jancis Robinson 

"This year’s blend includes a quarter of declassified villages-level wine from St-Romain and Monthélie. The Bourgogne-level fruit is drawn mostly from the excellent Maison Dieu in Pommard, Les Mont Pellans in Meursault, some Estate vines in Volnay and even a little contribution from Vosne-Romanée (Croix Blanches). The remaining 25% comes from the Hautes-Côtes de Nuits above Vosne-Romanée.

The élevage took place in 22-hectolitre Grenier cask supported by a few 228-litre Burgundian pièce. There was no new oak used, and the grapes were entirely de-stemmed. But these are details; the most important thing to know is that it’s a superb wine for its level—deep and generous, remarkably rich for Bourgogne (with dark cherry, mocha, iodine notes) and a spicy, dark chocolate noted close." - Benjamin Leroux
 

Farming   Organic   Biodynamic  


Country:
France
Region:
France- Burgundy Other
Variety:
Wine Red - Pinot noir
Size:
750mL

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$67.50

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