Benjamin Leroux Bonnes Mares Grand Cru 2017

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Benjamin Leroux
Label Name:
 
Bonnes Mares Grand Cru
Vintage:
 
2017
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Bonnes‑Mares (Chambolle‑Musigny / Morey‑St‑Denis), Côte de Nuits, Burgundy
Volume:
 
1500ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Noted reviews and scores for the 2017 vintage include high marks (typical range ~92–95 points). Selected references: WineDecoded/Burgundy reviews (92–95). Jancis Robinson reviewed the wine. Berry Bros. 5% and drinking window 2023–2046

Tasting Note
Brooding dark cherry and black plum with violet, forest floor and spice; silky yet structured palate, chalky minerality, firm tannins and a long saline finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, mushroom risotto, roast lamb, braised short rib, porcini‑risotto. Asian: Peking duck, miso‑glazed salmon/black cod, Korean BBQ short ribs, mushroom hot pot, soy‑glazed pork belly.

Production Method
Fermented with indigenous yeasts in demi‑muids; variable whole‑cluster use (0–80%) depending on parcel; aged in foudres and barrels with limited new oak; minimal fining/filtration; organic/biodynamic practices.

Vineyard Info
Benjamin Leroux, a Beaune‑based vigneron (domaine/négoce founded 2007), makes small‑production Grand Crus; certified organic and practices biodynamics, focusing on parcel‑level expression.