Benjamin Leroux Auxey Duresses Blanc 2022
AppellationAuxey‑Duresses
CountryFrance
ColourWhite
Alcohol13%
Bottle750ml
Drink window2025‑2031
A precise and crystalline village white from Côte de Beaune, the 2022 Auxey‑Duresses Blanc by Benjamin Leroux opens with bright citrus and Granny Smith pear notes underpinned by mineral clarity and gentle orchard fruit. Elegant and balanced this Chardonnay reveals both freshness and subtle flesh, offering restrained depth that calls for graceful indulgence.
Tasting
- Aroma
- citrus peel and green pear
- Palate
- bright orchard fruit with fine acidity
- Finish
- clean, mineral‑tinged
Pairs with
- steamed sea bass with lemon
- grilled scallops
- fresh goat cheese tart
- light pasta with herb butter