The 2023 Benjamin Leroux Meursault 1er Cru Les Charmes-Dessus is a beautifully layered and finely detailed Chardonnay from one of Meursault’s most celebrated Premier Cru vineyards. Sourced from the higher section of Les Charmes on limestone-rich soils, the wine combines the generosity and texture typical of Meursault with impressive freshness and mineral precision, all framed by Benjamin Leroux’s restrained and terroir-focused approach. The nose reveals lemon curd, white peach and ripe pear layered alongside toasted hazelnut, white flowers and delicate flinty notes, giving the wine remarkable depth and elegance.
On the palate, it is medium-bodied with vibrant natural acidity, silky texture and a beautifully focused mineral core. Layers of citrus, orchard fruit and subtle lees complexity are balanced by saline freshness and gentle nutty richness, finishing long, poised and finely detailed with outstanding persistence and ageing potential.
Ben’s Recommendation:
The 2023 Benjamin Leroux Meursault 1er Cru Les Charmes-Dessus is a superb Premier Cru Burgundy — textural, mineral and beautifully refined with exceptional balance and finesse. Perfect with lobster, scallops, roast chicken, creamy mushroom dishes or soft washed-rind cheeses. Enjoy now with decanting or cellar gracefully through 2045+.
