Benjamin Leroux Bourgogne Rouge 2021

Benjamin Leroux Bourgogne Rouge is a regional Burgundy built almost entirely from declassified Côte de Beaune village and estate fruit.

Bourgogne Rouge is the base tier of the Burgundian hierarchy, and its quality rests almost wholly on where the fruit comes from. Leroux draws on his key sources: Maison Dieu in Pommard, Mon Poulain in Volnay and Belles Côtes in Meursault, joined here by village wines from Saint-Romain and Monthélie and a few barrels of Bourgogne from Vosne-Romanée. In style it remains a Côte de Beaune Bourgogne through and through. Whole-bunch fermentation was used only on the estate-grown components of the blend. Maturation took place in 2,200-litre Grenier oak casks supported by a handful of 228-litre Burgundy barriques, with next to no new wood. The bottle is sealed under screwcap. Leroux has long said his aim is to exceed expectations at this level.

Ready on release and good for four or five years; serve at 16-18°C, lightly chilled if you prefer, with roast chicken, charcuterie or a plate of ham and cornichons.

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