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Clos St Denis Benjamin Leroux 2019
HED32891
75 cl
13.5%
£239.00
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Born in Beaune in 1975, Benjamin Leroux is a first-generation winemaker who launched his own label in 2007. Since then, his hand-crafted Pinot Noir and Chardonnay cuvées from prestigious appellations in Burgundy have become highly sought-after across the globe. This release is from Clos Saint-Denis, one of five grand cru vineyards in the appellation Morey-Saint-Denis. The long, hot dry summer of 2019 created perfect conditions in Burgundy for a standout vintage, resulting in ripe and concentrated red wines.
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The 2019 Clos Saint-Denis Grand Cru offers a mixture of red and black fruit, crushed violets, peppercorns and light earthy tones. It does not quite deliver the panache of Jérôme Castagnier's own Clos de la Roche, but it coheres in the glass and becomes more floral with continued aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins and fine acidity. Lactic in style, with vanilla pod and dark chocolate, the new oak presence denudes this Clos Saint-Denis of some complexity and nuance toward the finish. Maybe this is a bit stylized at the moment, but there is pedigree here. Tasted blind at the Burgfest tasting. Neal Martin12th December 2023
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