Benjamin Leroux
Bourgogne Pinot Noir
Burgundy, France
Light to mid Ruby in colour. Aromatic red fruited perfume with jubey note. Light to medium bodied with soft red fruits along with cherry and loamy notes. Some new sources in this blend from 2015 - declassified Beaune and Monthelie villages - alongside the traditional Santenay villages and Santenay 1er Cru Commes. From young Benjamin Leroux whose star is rising. Consistent notes 12 weeks later on 9th December 2020. No need for further cellaring.
Light to mid Ruby in colour. Aromatic red fruited perfume with jubey note. Light to medium bodied with soft red fruits along with cherry and loamy notes. Some new sources in this blend from 2015 - declassified Beaune and Monthelie villages - alongside the traditional Santenay villages and Santenay 1er Cru Commes. From young Benjamin Leroux whose star is rising. Consistent notes 12 weeks later on 9th December 2020. No need for further cellaring.
Sep 16th, 2020Dried plum, dried dark flowers, meat please comment and tell me where you had this so I can go there too.
Dried plum, dried dark flowers, meat please comment and tell me where you had this so I can go there too.
Jun 24th, 2020
Great Value crisp black cherries, forest floor and + acidity
Great Value crisp black cherries, forest floor and + acidity
Apr 11th, 2020A peppery note on the nose showing evidence of whole bunch in the ferment. Rich red fruits of cherry and raspberry on the palate showing more new world in the warm 2015 vintage with ripe tannins. Some new sources apparently in this year’s blend including declassified Beaune and Monthelie villages alongside the traditional Santenay villages and Santenay 1er cru Commes. Excellent quality for a Village wine and great QPR.
A peppery note on the nose showing evidence of whole bunch in the ferment. Rich red fruits of cherry and raspberry on the palate showing more new world in the warm 2015 vintage with ripe tannins. Some new sources apparently in this year’s blend including declassified Beaune and Monthelie villages alongside the traditional Santenay villages and Santenay 1er cru Commes. Excellent quality for a Village wine and great QPR.
Apr 10th, 2020Mid Ruby in colour. Aromas of dry cherry - some oaky notes and forest floor. One of the most full bodied Bourgogne Village wines I’ve ever had. Not sure the source of the fruit but 2016 had a vast Gevrey Chambertin component and this 2015 is probably similar. Very well handled extraction and treatment of ripe grapes in this warm year by young Benjamin Leroux regarded as one of the up and coming Burgundian winemakers. Also evidence of whole bunch - a lot going on for a $40 AUD Wine - great QPR. A bonus point for a screw cap on a red Burgundy
Mid Ruby in colour. Aromas of dry cherry - some oaky notes and forest floor. One of the most full bodied Bourgogne Village wines I’ve ever had. Not sure the source of the fruit but 2016 had a vast Gevrey Chambertin component and this 2015 is probably similar. Very well handled extraction and treatment of ripe grapes in this warm year by young Benjamin Leroux regarded as one of the up and coming Burgundian winemakers. Also evidence of whole bunch - a lot going on for a $40 AUD Wine - great QPR. A bonus point for a screw cap on a red Burgundy
Dec 18th, 2019Wildflowers, plums and dark earth. So fresh and delicious!! Amazing with pan roasted grouper but could stand up to a hanger steak! 👍👍❤️
Wildflowers, plums and dark earth. So fresh and delicious!! Amazing with pan roasted grouper but could stand up to a hanger steak! 👍👍❤️
Oct 2nd, 2017Some stalky peppery ginger notes - whole bunch? A juicy palate with flavours of dark cherry. Zero new oak influence. This is one of the ripest, flavoursome, most interesting Bourgogne Rouge I have ever tasted. Made by an up and coming young Burgundian winemaker in an excellent vintage.
Some stalky peppery ginger notes - whole bunch? A juicy palate with flavours of dark cherry. Zero new oak influence. This is one of the ripest, flavoursome, most interesting Bourgogne Rouge I have ever tasted. Made by an up and coming young Burgundian winemaker in an excellent vintage.
Aug 22nd, 2017
Screw cap. Fresh and delightful.
Screw cap. Fresh and delightful.
Aug 18th, 2017
My Beaune man crush. Traded a wine map with Ben for this bottle. V. Good.
My Beaune man crush. Traded a wine map with Ben for this bottle. V. Good.
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