2024 Benjamin Leroux Meursault, Burgundy, France

ABOUT THE WINE

The 2024 Meursault is sourced from a selection of carefully tended parcels throughout the village, each contributing to the wine’s depth, freshness, and complexity. Benjamin Leroux emphasizes vineyard expression over winemaking influence, allowing the distinctive limestone-rich soils of Meursault to shine. The result is a Chardonnay that balances richness with remarkable tension.

The bouquet reveals layers of lemon curd, pear, white peach, citrus blossom, toasted almond, and subtle hints of fresh butter, wet stone, and light spice. On the palate, generous orchard fruit is supported by crisp acidity and a finely textured, mineral backbone. Lees aging adds gentle creaminess without sacrificing the wine’s vibrant energy, while restrained use of French oak provides subtle structure rather than overt toastiness.

The grapes are harvested by hand, gently whole-cluster pressed, and fermented with indigenous yeasts. The wine is matured in French oak barrels, with only a modest proportion of new oak, before bottling with minimal intervention to preserve purity and site expression.

While approachable in its youth, the 2024 Meursault will continue to gain complexity over the next 8–12 years.

Food Pairing: An excellent companion to lobster, scallops, roasted turbot, Dover sole, roast chicken with morel mushrooms, veal in cream sauce, Comté cheese, or truffle-infused dishes.

ABOUT THE PRODUCER

Benjamin Leroux is widely recognized as one of Burgundy’s leading modern winemakers. After serving as régisseur at Comte Armand, he founded his own domaine and négociant business in 2007, building a reputation for producing wines of exceptional precision and authenticity.

Working closely with growers who share his commitment to sustainable viticulture, Leroux practices meticulous vineyard management, low yields, and careful fruit selection. In the cellar, he favors native yeast fermentations, gentle handling, minimal intervention, and restrained use of oak, allowing each vineyard to express its unique identity.

His wines are celebrated for their purity, elegance, and transparency of terroir, combining classical Burgundian character with remarkable freshness and finesse. The Meursault is a superb example of this philosophy, delivering both immediate appeal and excellent aging potential.