Rich purple colour with a concentrated nose showing dark inky fruit and a veneer of walnuts. The succulent, concentrated red and black fruit is backed by a firm finish with good acidity. This will develop into a classic Nuits St Georges.
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BodyMedium
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CountryFrance
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RegionBurgundy
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Colour/StyleRed
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Grape VarietyPinot Noir
Description
Having created a name for himself as régisseur (general manager) of Domaine du Comte Armand in Pommard, Benjamin Leroux established, with English backing, a small négociant business based in Beaune since 2007. The range is confined to the Côte d’Or, from Chassagne-Montrachet to Gevrey-Chambertin, with the intention of developing farming contracts or indeed purchasing vineyards in the future.
The possibilities are very exciting for this exceptionally talented vigneron. Benjamin is a master at delivering purity of fruit alongside a seamless texture in his wines which have only the subtlest influence of oak. One of Benjamin’s favourite locations for white wine vineyards is the border between Auxey-Duresses and Meursault, which is where Les Vireuils can be found. Here the natural weight of Meursault is enhanced by the fresher minerality typical of the side valley of Auxey-Duresses.
Details
ABV | 13.5 |
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Categories | Pending, France, France, Burgundy, Pinot Noir, Red Wine, Pinot Noir |
Recommended Glass Pairing
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