{"product_id":"2024-benjamin-leroux-pommard-1er-cru-rugiens-hauts-burgundy-france","title":"2024 Benjamin Leroux Pommard 1er Cru \"Rugiens-Hauts\", Burgundy, France","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"7i9s6c\" data-start=\"454\" data-end=\"471\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eABOUT THE WINE\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"473\" data-end=\"844\"\u003eThe 2024 \u003cstrong data-start=\"482\" data-end=\"517\"\u003ePommard 1er Cru \"Rugiens-Hauts\"\u003c\/strong\u003e is sourced from the upper section of the legendary Rugiens vineyard, widely regarded as one of the finest terroirs in Pommard. Rich in iron-tinged clay over fractured limestone, the site consistently produces wines of exceptional concentration, structure, and longevity while maintaining remarkable elegance and aromatic lift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"846\" data-end=\"1353\"\u003eThe bouquet is intensely expressive, opening with aromas of black cherry, wild raspberry, blackberry, and red currant layered with violets, rose petals, crushed rock, licorice, warm baking spices, and hints of forest floor and graphite. On the palate, the wine combines impressive power with remarkable finesse. Dense yet finely detailed fruit is framed by firm, velvety tannins and vibrant acidity, while the vineyard's mineral character brings tension and precision throughout the long, persistent finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1355\" data-end=\"1841\"\u003eBenjamin Leroux harvests the fruit by hand and rigorously sorts each cluster before fermentation with indigenous yeasts. Gentle extraction preserves purity and elegance despite the vineyard's naturally robust structure, while maturation in French oak barrels, using only a restrained proportion of new oak, adds complexity without overshadowing the terroir. Minimal intervention during élevage allows the distinctive personality of Rugiens-Hauts to emerge with clarity and authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1843\" data-end=\"2058\"\u003eAlthough approachable after careful decanting, this is a cellar-worthy Premier Cru capable of evolving gracefully for 15–25 years, developing extraordinary complexity, aromatic nuance, and silky refinement with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2060\" data-end=\"2226\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2060\" data-end=\"2077\"\u003eFood Pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal with roasted venison, dry-aged beef, duck breast, braised short ribs, game birds, wild mushroom dishes, black truffle, or aged Alpine cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"kvn56h\" data-start=\"2233\" data-end=\"2254\"\u003eABOUT THE PRODUCER\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2256\" data-end=\"2612\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eBenjamin Leroux\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is widely regarded as one of Burgundy's foremost contemporary winemakers. After serving as régisseur at \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eComte Armand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, he established his own domaine and négociant house in 2007, earning international acclaim for wines that faithfully express the individuality of Burgundy's greatest vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2614\" data-end=\"2985\"\u003eLeroux works closely with sustainably farmed vineyard sites and trusted grower partners, emphasizing meticulous viticulture, low yields, and careful harvesting. In the cellar, he favors indigenous yeast fermentations, gentle extraction, restrained use of French oak, and minimal intervention, allowing each terroir to reveal its unique identity with purity and precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2987\" data-end=\"3335\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eHis wines are celebrated for their elegance, balance, and transparency, seamlessly marrying classical Burgundian tradition with modern refinement. The \u003cstrong data-start=\"3138\" data-end=\"3173\"\u003ePommard 1er Cru \"Rugiens-Hauts\"\u003c\/strong\u003e stands among his most compelling bottlings, capturing the vineyard's legendary depth, structure, mineral intensity, and exceptional capacity for long-term aging.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Benjamin Leroux","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53083563098401,"sku":"210000022199","price":204.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/6785\/3601\/files\/BHSTOCKWINEPHOTO-donotedit_8_6195b2ac-959a-491b-99ac-493768ae9663.png?v=1785178828","url":"https:\/\/perrineswine.com\/products\/2024-benjamin-leroux-pommard-1er-cru-rugiens-hauts-burgundy-france","provider":"PERRINE's WINE SHOP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}