Benjamin Leroux Nuits Saint Georges 1er Cru aux Boudots 2021
AppellationNuits‑Saint‑Georges 1er Cru Aux Boudots
CountryFrance
Colourred
Alcohol13.5%
Bottle750ml
Drink window2029–2040
A charmingly sanguine Pinot Noir that unfurls with delicate red cherry and rose petal beneath gentle spice and a whisper of peppery nuance, this 2021 Nuits‑Saint‑Georges 1er Cru Aux Boudots by Benjamin Leroux conveys finesse and structure in equal measure.
Tasting
- Aroma
- red cherry and rose petal
- Palate
- spicy red fruit with peppery nuance
- Finish
- elegant lingering structure
Pairs with
- duck breast
- roasted quail
- game birds
- mushroom risotto
Vineyard & Cellar
- Vinification
- About 60% whole-cluster, indigenous yeast fermentation. Aged in barrel (⅓ new).
From the Archive
Terroir: Upper slope, rocky soil, particularly small bunches of Pinot Fin typical of neighboring Vosne