The 2022 Benjamin Leroux Beaune 1er Cru Les Cent-Vignes is a beautifully refined and expressive Pinot Noir from one of Beaune’s most highly regarded Premier Cru vineyards. Crafted in Benjamin Leroux’s precise and terroir-focused style, the wine balances ripe red fruit with fine mineral structure and savoury complexity, reflecting the warm yet balanced 2022 vintage. The nose reveals wild strawberry, red cherry and raspberry layered alongside rose petal, subtle spice and delicate earthy notes, giving the wine impressive lift and finesse.
On the palate, it is light to medium-bodied with silky tannins, vibrant natural acidity and beautifully pure red berry fruit. Layers of cherry, cranberry and gentle savoury spice are balanced by chalky mineral tension and subtle whole-bunch freshness, finishing long, poised and finely detailed with excellent balance and ageing potential.
Ben’s Recommendation:
The 2022 Benjamin Leroux Beaune 1er Cru Les Cent-Vignes is a superb Premier Cru Burgundy - elegant, mineral and beautifully expressive with outstanding freshness and finesse. Perfect with roast duck, quail, mushroom dishes, grilled salmon or soft washed-rind cheeses. Enjoy now with decanting or cellar through 2040+.
