Burgundy 2021 Supplement

BENJAMIN LEROUX - BEAUNE Benjaminstartedhis career atComteArmand inPommard, quicklymaking aname forhimself as abrilliant young winemaker destined for great things. In 2007 he founded his micro-négociant business Maison Benjamin Leroux, in Beaune; most of his early holdings were around Auxey-Duresses, Meursault and Pommard. Over the last decade, he has ventured north, picking up agreements in some of the great Côte de Nuits vineyards and now has enviable holdings in Clos de la Roche, Clos Vougeot and Le Chambertin, among others. Allen Meadows only enhanced his reputation when hailing him as the natural successor to the late, great Henri Jayer. William Kelley of the Wine Advocate writes “The style here, in reds and whites, is pure, fine-boned and nicely balanced—wines which will drink well both young and old - and everything reviewed here comes recommended”. The quality of his wines has grown hugely, with more experience and knowledge of his plots. The wines are vivid, pure, and expressive, with restrained use of oak. He has begun using larger barrels, some 1000 litre and 2000 litre barrels, reducing the amount of new oak. But he says, “there is no recipe, every year is different, and each plot works differently”. At the Village level, these wines represent gorgeous early to medium drinking, and as we move up the ladder to Premier and Grand Cru, they are supremely poised, structured and textured. Certified organic, he operates biodynamically but does not seek certification as he disagrees with elements of the international accreditation. His 2021s are beautifullymade and to taste his full range (of 27 wines this year) inhismodern tasting room in Beaunewas a real treat.

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BOURGOGNEROUGE A gentle nose of red fruit, pure and terroir driven. The palate is juicy with generous red fruit on the mid palate and some darker smokier notes on the finish. 2023-2030 £110 - £125 / 6BOTTLES GEVREY-CHAMBERTIN One of theirmainwines, anextra 1 hectare inBrochonhas been added to the cuvée this year. Classic notes of meaty red fruit with leather and flowers. A juicy palate with fine tannins and a touch of warmth on the long finish. Concentrated but charming. 2026-2036 £285 - £325 / 6BOTTLES VOSNE-ROMANÉE Intense nose of pretty red fruit and leather. Powerful but elegant. The palate is generous andmeaty, there is pepper and spice here. The finish is very generous, juicy and long. Very good. 2026-2037 £360 - £405 / 6BOTTLES VOLNAY, 1ERCRUCAILLERETS A large percentage of whole bunch used in this cuvée. A gentle nose of red fruit and sous-bois. Much more structure here from bold tannins, the majority of whole bunch brings some freshness and also grip. The palate is packed full of crunchy dark fruit and there is a delicate smoky note on the finish. 2026-2036 £580 - £655 / 6BOTTLES

CORTONGRANDCRU A dark nose of Corton magic. A beautiful floral note is matched by cool minerality. There is plenty of attractive red and black berry fruit. The palate is juicy with a lovely smoky and herbal notes on the long ethereal finish. 2026-2037 £655 - £745 / 6BOTTLES

CHARMES-CHAMBERTINGRANDCRU, LES MAZOYÉRES Unfortunately not tasted this year. 2028-2040

£545 - £620 / 3 BOTTLES

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