Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Benjamin Leroux |
Label Name: | Bonnes Mares Grand Cru |
Vintage: | 2018 |
Country: | France |
Region: | Chambolle‑Musigny / Bonnes‑Mares, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy |
Volume: | 1500ml |
ABV: | 13.5% |
Grape(s): | Pinot Noir |
Acidity: | 4 |
Tannins: | 3 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 4 |
Length: | 4 |
Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
13–13. 5%. Leroux’s Grand Crus in adjacent vintages commonly receive mid-90s (92–96) from major critics and the 2018 vintage for Burgundy was highly rated
Tasting Note
Perfumed black cherry, blackberry and violet with subtle earthy-mineral and floral lift. Medium‑full palate, fine-grained tannins, ripe acid and a long saline finish showing dark spice and truffle with ageworthy structure.
Food Pairing
Roast lamb, duck à l'orange, beef short ribs, mushroom risotto; Asian: Peking duck, char siu, miso-marinated grilled eggplant, mushroom hotpot or sukiyaki.
Production Method
Organically farmed (biodynamic practices), ambient-yeast fermentation with variable whole-bunch inclusion (0–30%), aged in large oak demi‑muids/barrels with limited new oak (c.0–30%). Minimal fining/filtration.
Vineyard Info
Maison Benjamin Leroux (est. 2007) is a Beaune-based micro-négociant/domaine practicing organic/biodynamic farming since certification. Known for small-lot Grand Crus and tailored parcel-driven winemaking.