Benjamin Leroux Savigny-lès-Beaune 2023 heemskerk Partially aged for about six

Partially aged for about six months in French oak tonneaux

expressive finish

plums and wild berries

tasting each wine

The new vintage is again the most impressive

Benjamin Leroux Savigny-lès-Beaune 2023 heemskerk Partially aged for about sixThe lions share of this release comes from the outstanding Aux Fourneaux lieu dit in the north of the village. Leroux works with lots of Pinot Fin here (a high quality, low yielding Pinot Noir cultivar), giving low yields and great concentration. The fruit from these vines, fermented with 15% bunches, includes about 10% from the 1er Cru section of the vineyard. The Connardises parcel that used to contribute to this cuve has now been sold, and replaced