Benjamin Leroux Bonnes Mares Grand Cru 2018

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Benjamin Leroux
Label Name:
 
Bonnes Mares Grand Cru
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Chambolle‑Musigny / Bonnes‑Mares, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy
Volume:
 
1500ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
13–13. 5%. Leroux’s Grand Crus in adjacent vintages commonly receive mid-90s (92–96) from major critics and the 2018 vintage for Burgundy was highly rated

Tasting Note
Perfumed black cherry, blackberry and violet with subtle earthy-mineral and floral lift. Medium‑full palate, fine-grained tannins, ripe acid and a long saline finish showing dark spice and truffle with ageworthy structure.

Food Pairing
Roast lamb, duck à l'orange, beef short ribs, mushroom risotto; Asian: Peking duck, char siu, miso-marinated grilled eggplant, mushroom hotpot or sukiyaki.

Production Method
Organically farmed (biodynamic practices), ambient-yeast fermentation with variable whole-bunch inclusion (0–30%), aged in large oak demi‑muids/barrels with limited new oak (c.0–30%). Minimal fining/filtration.

Vineyard Info
Maison Benjamin Leroux (est. 2007) is a Beaune-based micro-négociant/domaine practicing organic/biodynamic farming since certification. Known for small-lot Grand Crus and tailored parcel-driven winemaking.