The 2024 Benjamin Leroux Blagny 1er Cru La Pièce Sous le Bois is a distinctive red Burgundy made from Pinot Noir grown high on the Meursault hillside, from the same exceptional plot that produces Leroux’s white Meursault-Blagny. The elevated site gives the wine a naturally cool, fresh character, while the combination of limestone and iron-rich soils brings fine mineral tension and structure. The nose shows wild raspberry, redcurrant and dark cherry alongside bramble, violet, dried herbs and subtle earthy spice. Its aromatic profile is more savoury and rustic than many Côte de Beaune reds, giving it a distinctive personality.
On the palate, it is medium-bodied and finely structured, with vibrant acidity, grainy yet polished tannins and layers of wild red and dark fruit. Raspberry, redcurrant and black cherry are complemented by brambly herbs, pepper, subtle liquorice and gentle earthy notes, while the iron-rich soils contribute a cool mineral character that gives the wine tension and length. The fruit has a crunchy, energetic quality, balanced by a savoury mid-palate and a firm backbone. As it opens, darker fruit and subtle chocolate notes add further depth, leading to a dry, focused and persistent finish.
Ben’s Recommendation:
At Wine More Cellars, this is an excellent choice for Burgundy drinkers looking to explore a rarer red expression from Blagny, particularly for those who enjoy Pinot Noir with wild, herbal and mineral character. The 2024 vintage is youthful and will benefit from some bottle age as the tannins and brambly fruit integrate. Best enjoyed from around 2028–2032. Pair with roast duck and forest mushrooms, roast quail with thyme, venison with juniper, pork tenderloin with wild mushroom sauce, or earthy lentil and mushroom dishes.
