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Benjamin Leroux Pommard 1er Cru Rugiens-Hauts 2023

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Benjamin Leroux Pommard 1er Cru Rugiens-Hauts 2023
Producer Benjamin Leroux
Region, Country Pommard, France
Bottle Size 750ml
Product Code 25271-750

Leroux has always said that if there were one 1er Cru that would tempt him back to Pommard, it would be Les Rugiens. A new long-term contract with the same owner as the Volnay Caillerets brought Leroux back to his old stomping ground in 2017. So, once again, he is working with the same iron-rich red clay soils that he did so famously at Comte Armand.

These vines (0.6 hectares covering three small parcels of 25- to 90-year-old plants) lie at the foot of Les Rugiens-Hauts, the part of the vineyard considered by many (Leroux included) to produce Pommard’s greatest wines. Again, only the youngest fruit was destemmed, leaving half as whole bunches. “It’s the kind of Pommard I love,” says Leroux. Dark and layered, this is simply great Burgundy with the Leroux finesse and fine tannins. Five barrels were made this year.

Benjamin Leroux Pommard 1er Cru Rugiens-Hauts 2023

Reviews

“Five Star Wine. The Rugiens was made with at least 50% whole bunches. A gorgeous opulent purple with a fragrance owing much to the whole bunches. This is noble fruit. Absolutely mouth-filling with a freshness to the fruit that makes one salivate. Multiple layers, a very fine example.”
93-96 points, Jasper Morris MW, Inside Burgundy
“Everything all at once, this is a tour de force—explosions of flavor and posh structure give this a very grown-up feel. Blackberries, woodsy spice, flattering acidity and suave tannins give this a confounding drink now-save for later sensibility.”
94 points, Christy Canterbury MW, Tim Atkin Burgundy Report

Reviews

“Five Star Wine. The Rugiens was made with at least 50% whole bunches. A gorgeous opulent purple with a fragrance owing much to the whole bunches. This is noble fruit. Absolutely mouth-filling with a freshness to the fruit that makes one salivate. Multiple layers, a very fine example.”
93-96 points, Jasper Morris MW, Inside Burgundy
“Everything all at once, this is a tour de force—explosions of flavor and posh structure give this a very grown-up feel. Blackberries, woodsy spice, flattering acidity and suave tannins give this a confounding drink now-save for later sensibility.”
94 points, Christy Canterbury MW, Tim Atkin Burgundy Report

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