Benjamin Leroux
Benjamin Leroux Clos de la Roche Grand Cru 2018
AppellationClos de la Roche Grand Cru
CountryFrance
ColourRed
Alcohol13.5%
Bottle1.5L
Drink window2025 to 2051
An elegant expression of Morey‑Saint‑Denis Grand Cru in magnum, this 2018 Clos de la Roche from Benjamin Leroux offers deep ruby hues and a radiant bouquet of ripe red fruit threaded with plummy exuberance and seamless structure. It unfolds with precision and energy delivering sustained depth in a magnum format that enhances its expressive breadth.
Tasting
- Aroma
- ripe red fruit, plummy exuberance
- Palate
- precision, energy, sustained depth
- Finish
- lively, bouncy finish
Pairs with
- roast duck
- aged Comté
- game hen
- mushroom risotto
Vineyard & Cellar
- Vinification
- ⅓ whole-cluster, indigenous yeast fermentation, 15 days maceration. Aged for 18 months in oak barrel (33% new), unfined, unfiltered.
- Aging
- Aged for 18 months in oak barrel (33% new), unfined, unfiltered.