2024 Benjamin Leroux Savigny-lès-Beaune 1er Cru Les Hauts Jarrons

The 2024 Benjamin Leroux Savigny-lès-Beaune 1er Cru Les Hauts Jarrons is an elegant Côte de Beaune Pinot Noir from a highly regarded Premier Cru site on the Beaune side of Savigny-lès-Beaune. The east-facing vineyard has light, sandy clay over limestone, giving the wine both finesse and structure. The 2024 vintage shows bright red berry fruit, with raspberry, red cherry and wild strawberry alongside violets, subtle spice and a gentle earthy character. Very low yields have added extra ripeness and generosity while preserving the wine’s natural freshness.

On the palate, it is medium-bodied and finely textured, with vibrant acidity, refined tannins and layers of red fruit. Raspberry, cherry and strawberry are complemented by delicate floral notes, subtle pepper and gentle earthy spice, while a fine mineral character gives the wine tension and length. The structure is firm but graceful, with a savoury edge developing through the mid-palate. The finish is dry, focused and persistent, leaving lingering red berry, floral, mineral and lightly spicy notes.

Ben’s Recommendation: 
At Wine More Cellars, this is an excellent choice for Pinot Noir drinkers seeking a refined Burgundy Premier Cru with freshness, finesse and fine structure. The 2024 vintage is youthful and will benefit from some bottle age as the fruit, tannins and savoury notes become more integrated. Best enjoyed from 2028–2032, although it can be enjoyed earlier with gentle decanting. Pair with roast duck and cherry jus, roast guinea fowl with wild mushrooms, pork tenderloin with fennel, veal with mushroom sauce, or truffle and porcini risotto.