The 2023 Benjamin Leroux Blagny 1er Cru La Pièce Sous Le Bois is a beautifully lifted and finely structured Pinot Noir from the cool, elevated slopes of Blagny in the Côte de Beaune. Crafted in Benjamin Leroux’s restrained and terroir-focused style, the wine captures the freshness, mineral tension and aromatic finesse that define this lesser-seen Premier Cru site. The nose reveals wild strawberry, red cherry and cranberry layered alongside rose petal, crushed herbs and delicate earthy notes, giving the wine impressive purity and energy.
On the palate, it is light to medium-bodied with silky tannins, vibrant natural acidity and a finely etched mineral core. Layers of red berry fruit, subtle savoury spice and gentle whole-bunch complexity are balanced by chalky tension and freshness, finishing long, poised and beautifully detailed with excellent precision and ageing potential.
Ben’s Recommendation:
The 2023 Benjamin Leroux Blagny 1er Cru La Pièce Sous Le Bois is a superb high-altitude Premier Cru Burgundy — elegant, mineral and beautifully refined with exceptional freshness and finesse. Perfect with roast quail, duck, mushroom dishes, grilled salmon or soft-rind cheeses. Enjoy now with decanting or cellar through 2042+.
