Benjamin Leroux Clos de la Roche Grand Cru 2018

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Benjamin Leroux
Label Name:
 
Clos de la Roche Grand Cru
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Clos de la Roche, Gevrey‑Chambertin, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy
Volume:
 
1500ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
15-17°C

Awards/Ratings
5% and recommended drinking window for 2018 grand crus from Leroux around 2025–2051. Critical commentary praises its terroir expression and ageing potential

Tasting Note
Focused black cherry and blackcurrant with rose petal, forest-floor and iron/mineral notes; firm fine tannins, savory spice and a saline, long finish.

Food Pairing
Roast duck, beef bourguignon, lamb, mushroom risotto; aged comté or Gruyère. Asian pairings: Peking duck, char siu (Cantonese roast pork), mushroom hot pot, miso‑glazed salmon.

Production Method
Hand‑harvested Pinot Noir; partial whole‑cluster fermentation, gentle extraction; aged 12–18 months in French oak demi‑muids (small production, low‑intervention approach).

Vineyard Info
Benjamin Leroux is a highly regarded Côte d’Or winemaker/négoce who crafts terroir‑expressive Burgundies from tiny Grand Cru parcels, often using demi‑muids and careful parcel selection.