2019 VOSNE ROMANÉE BENJAMIN LEROUX - 6x75cl

Tasting Notes

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  Goedhuis, December 2020

  So typically Vosne Romanée, with its clear pure red fruit characters. It has a very supple mouthfeel, giving and easy, with the characteristic sweet fruit flavours of the vintage. A lovely example of the appellation. Drink 2023-2032

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  Neal Martin, December 2020,
  Score: 86-88

  The 2019 Vosne-Romanée Village comes from the Flagey-Echézeaux, Nuits-Saint Georges sides of the appellation plus some vines in the village. At just under 50% whole bunch, it has a light and slightly earthy, almost Morey-like bouquet. The palate is straightforward with slightly coarse tannins at the moment and a chalky finish. 2022-2028

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  Burghound, April 2021,
  Score: 89-91

  A slightly riper nose features plenty of Vosne spice on the mostly dark cherry liqueur scents. Like the Boudots, the delicious, round and caressing medium weight flavors are not particularly concentrated but they compensate by offering excellent depth and persistence on the balanced and moderately structured finish. Worth checking out. Outstanding. 2027+

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  Jancis Robinson, October 2020,
  Score: 16.5

  Four out of 16 barrels were new. One-third whole bunch. Vinified in two separate tanks to check a new vineyard source. Several lieux-dits including Aux Genaivrières just beneath Dom Leroy and also on the Nuits side. Works with a small estate who sells only to him and Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey. Only the new barrels have been racked. This is a representative global sample. Bright crimson. Savoury with an intense aroma and rather luscious fruit and rather richer than some village Vosnes. Impressive persistence. Drink 2026-2038

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  Jasper Morris MW, December 2020,
  Score: 90-92

  The new barrel component has been racked. The colour is a fresh mid purple, with lots of energy on the nose, and class too, with a very refined raspberry fruit, and a super succulent, but refined feel throughout, and a lifted finish. Really well balanced. 4 stars

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Producer

Benjamin Leroux

Following fifteen years as winemaker at Comte Armand, Benjamin Leroux is now amongst an elite band of specialist micro-négociants setting up in the Côte D’Or. Based in Beaune, Benjamin uses his network of contacts to source only the very best fruit and, where he has contracts, likes to advise on vineyard practices to make sure that the raw material is of the highest quality. He makes wines from a broad and diverse selection of appellations, but all show a true connection to their origins.