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.