The 2024 Benjamin Leroux Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Les Cazetiers is a refined Côte de Nuits Pinot Noir from one of Gevrey-Chambertin’s most highly regarded Premier Cru vineyards. Leroux’s parcel sits mid-slope and is planted to mature Pinot Fin vines, with the 2024 wine showing lifted raspberry, mulberry and red cherry alongside violet, white pepper and subtle earthy spice. The style is elegant and relatively light on its feet, with the vineyard’s mineral character providing precision and depth.
On the palate, it is medium-bodied and beautifully structured, with bright acidity, fine-grained tannins and layers of red and dark fruit. Raspberry and cherry are complemented by mulberry, delicate floral notes, white pepper and gentle savoury spice, while a fine mineral streak adds tension and length. The texture is sleek and polished, with a youthful firmness that promises further development in bottle. As the wine opens, subtle earthy and spicy notes emerge beneath the fruit, leading to a dry, focused and persistent finish.
Ben’s Recommendation:
At Wine More Cellars, this is an excellent choice for Burgundy drinkers and Pinot Noir collectors seeking a precise, elegant Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru with both finesse and structure. The 2024 vintage is still youthful and will benefit from patience, with further savoury, earthy and spicy complexity expected as it develops. Best enjoyed from around 2030–2038. Serve with roast duck and cherry jus, squab with wild mushrooms, venison with juniper, beef fillet with mushroom jus, or truffle and porcini risotto.
