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Benjamin Leroux Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru Les Baudines 2016
Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru AOC
Formerly at renowned Comte Armand, Benjamin Leroux is one of Burgundy’s rising star winemakers, much lauded by the critics. This is a sublime, oak fermented Premier Cru Chassagne from a challenging vintage. A thrilling wine that will age superbly.
Beyond the Label
Tasting notes
Ample, generous vanilla and lime with a long, mineral finish
Aroma
Aromas of vanilla, exotic fruits and gingerbread
More information
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White - Dry
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Green gold
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13.0% ABV
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9.75 Units
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750.00 ml
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31 December, 2025
Wine Advocate describes Benjamin Leroux as “a very talented winemaker”. He made his name at the renowned Comte Armand but his dream was to get back to his roots and make his own wines from vine to bottle. He owns a few vineyards and augments this with fruit from other top quality growers. The Premier Cru Les Baudines lies at the highest point of the Chassagne Montrachet appellation, at 315 metres altitude. As a result its wines have a taut backbone of acidity that takes time to open out and gain opulence. Still, patience will certainly be rewarded. For drinking now, simply open early and decant. 2016 was a challenging vintage, but Leroux has pulled the rabbit out of the hat in this fine Premier Cru. Serve with oysters or lobster.
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