The 2023 Benjamin Leroux Meursault-Blagny 1er Cru La Pièce Sous Le Bois is a beautifully refined and mineral-driven Chardonnay from the elevated slopes of Blagny above Meursault. Crafted in Benjamin Leroux’s restrained and terroir-focused style, the wine captures the cool-climate tension and limestone precision that define this Premier Cru site while retaining impressive textural depth and complexity. The nose reveals lemon zest, white peach and pear layered alongside white flowers, crushed stone and subtle hazelnut notes, giving the wine remarkable freshness and elegance.
On the palate, it is medium-bodied with vibrant natural acidity, silky texture and a tightly focused mineral core. Layers of citrus, orchard fruit and delicate lees complexity are balanced by saline freshness and chalky tension, finishing long, poised and beautifully detailed with excellent energy and ageing potential.
Ben’s Recommendation:
The 2023 Benjamin Leroux Meursault-Blagny 1er Cru La Pièce Sous Le Bois is a superb high-altitude Premier Cru Burgundy — mineral, precise and beautifully structured with outstanding freshness and finesse. Perfect with lobster, scallops, roast chicken, creamy seafood dishes or soft washed-rind cheeses. Enjoy now with decanting or cellar through 2043+.
