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Benjamin Leroux Auxey-Duresses 2020

$129.00
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Benjamin Leroux Auxey-Duresses 2020
Producer Benjamin Leroux
Region, Country Auxey-Duresses, France
Bottle Size 750ml
Product Code 20979-750

Leroux’s terrific Auxey-Duresses is drawn from three terroirs—Les Hautés, La Macabrée and Les Boutonniers—all abutting Meursault’s Les Vireuils Dessous and Les Meix Chavaux. The oldest vines date back to 1946. The land here is north-facing and affected by the cold air rolling down from the Hautes-Côtes—so very fresh terroir! The higher vineyards of the Côte often perform very well in warmer years, and this is a great example of this phenomenon. This was vinified in 12-hectolitre casks, with a small portion of the blend raised for 15 months in 600-litre barrels.

Benjamin Leroux Auxey-Duresses 2020

Reviews

“A classic Benjamin Leroux cuvée, raised mostly in foudre. Pale lemon and lime colour. Very classy bouquet with a slight smoky touch. Lovely second half of the palate here, a light lime touch to the yellow fruit, good intensity, delicious length. Riper than it used to be.” 89-92 points
Jasper Morris, Inside Burgundy
“There is a lovely lemony fruit here, but more richness than one might typically find in Auxey. The wine is blended from parcels all along the border of Meursault: Les Boutonniers, La Macabrée, and Les Hautés. These face north after the hill has turned into the valley of the Ruisseau des Cloux and towards the Hautes-Côtes. Exquisite balance, thrilling freshness and that singing lemony fruit.”
92 points, Charles Curtis MW, Decanter

Reviews

“A classic Benjamin Leroux cuvée, raised mostly in foudre. Pale lemon and lime colour. Very classy bouquet with a slight smoky touch. Lovely second half of the palate here, a light lime touch to the yellow fruit, good intensity, delicious length. Riper than it used to be.” 89-92 points
Jasper Morris, Inside Burgundy
“There is a lovely lemony fruit here, but more richness than one might typically find in Auxey. The wine is blended from parcels all along the border of Meursault: Les Boutonniers, La Macabrée, and Les Hautés. These face north after the hill has turned into the valley of the Ruisseau des Cloux and towards the Hautes-Côtes. Exquisite balance, thrilling freshness and that singing lemony fruit.”
92 points, Charles Curtis MW, Decanter

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