Benjamin Leroux Meursault 2023

The Meursault is an Estate wine, based solely on Leroux’s own vines in Moulin Landin, Les 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 in 2017. These sites are mostly lower in the village, but Leroux also used fruit from the higher white marls of Bois de Blagny, which brings drive and a salty/mineral backbone to the layered fleshiness of the other Meursault fruit. Each of these sites is certified organic and biodynamically managed . The oldest vines date back to 1944. Fermentation and maturation occurred in 300-litre and 600-litre barrels before the wine was racked to foudre and stainless steel to finish aging. Terrific. Importer’s notes.

“Their own vines. A pale lemon and lime colour. There is an attractive and elegant fruit without too much weight. A little more on the palate to establish the Meursault credentials, white fruit with well-judged oak behind, a little note of toast perhaps, adequate acidity and very good length. Drink from 2027-2032.” 89-91 points, Jasper Morris MW, Inside Burgundy.