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Allan Meadows88-91 points
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Jasper Morris M89-91 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Benjamin Leroux
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.9% Alcohol
Benjamin Leroux Volnay 1er Cru Les Mitans 2021"Les Mitans is celebrated as one of the most refined and cerebral expressions ..."$320.00 -
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- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Benjamin Leroux
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Benjamin Leroux Volnay 2021"This year's Benjamin Leroux Volnay 2021 is a blend sourced from younger vines..."$220.00 -
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Allen Meadows90-92 points
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Jasper Morris M88-91 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Benjamin Leroux
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.9% Alcohol
Benjamin Leroux Vosne-Romanee 2021"Benjamin Leroux takes the reins of two hectares in Vosne, and the 2021 villag..."$320.00 -
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- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2011
- Brand Benjamin Leroux
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Benjamin Leroux Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru 2011"This comes from the whiter soil towards Morey St Denis. It appears rich, dens..."$499.99 -
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Decanter92 points
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Jasper Morris M89 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Benjamin Leroux
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Benjamin Leroux Bourgogne Rouge 2020"Screwcap. The roll call this year includes Bourgogne-level fruit from Lerouxâ..."$84.99 -
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Jasper Morris M94 points
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Vinous92 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Benjamin Leroux
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Benjamin Leroux Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Tete du Clos 2020"Diam. Leroux calls Tête du Clos the Chevalier-Montrachet of the south. It’..."$375.00 -
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- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2010
- Brand Benjamin Leroux
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Benjamin Leroux Clos de la Roche Grand Cru 2010"This wine is very typical of the finest makers in the appellation, offering a..."$699.99 -
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Burghound95 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2014
- Brand Benjamin Leroux
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Benjamin Leroux Clos Saint-Denis Grand Cru 2014"Classy, poised and graceful, are three words which encapsulate this wine. Bea..."$564.99 -
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Jasper Morris M93 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Benjamin Leroux
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Benjamin Leroux Gevrey-Chambertin 2020"Natural cork. Fifty per cent of Leroux’s 2020 Gevrey hails from 50-year-old..."$175.00 -
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The Wine Advoca93 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2015
- Brand Benjamin Leroux
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Benjamin Leroux Mazoyeres-Chambertin Grand Cru 2015"Leroux chooses to use Mazoyères rather than the more familiar Charmes Chamber..."$549.99 -
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Jasper Morris M91 points
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Vinous93 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Benjamin Leroux
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Benjamin Leroux Savigny-les-Beaune 1er Cru Les Hauts Jarrons 2020"Natural cork. The vines here are owned by one of Leroux’s close friends and..."$130.00 -
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Jasper Morris M89 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Benjamin Leroux
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Benjamin Leroux Savigny-les-Beaune 2020"Screwcap. The lion’s share of this vintage comes from the outstanding Aux F..."$100.00 -
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- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Benjamin Leroux
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Benjamin Leroux Volnay 1er Cru Les Mitans 2020"In short, 2020 is another statement vintage from this first-rate address. And..."$250.00 -
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Jasper Morris M91 points
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Vinous89 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Benjamin Leroux
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Benjamin Leroux Volnay 2020"Natural cork. This year’s blend was drawn from La Gigotte and Le Famines, b..."$175.00 -
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- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Benjamin Leroux
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Benjamin Leroux Vosne-Romanee 2020"In short, 2020 is another statement vintage from this first-rate address. And..."$250.00
Pinot Noir is a red grape that is one of the most challenging to grow in any part of the world. Due to its thin skin and tight bunches, it is susceptible to both mould and disease. However, when it is successful, it produces some of the most amazing wines in the world. Although its home is Burgundy, it has emerged as a popular variety in Australia. Representing only 1% of grapes crushed, it has built a high profile with a number of world-class, distinctly Australian wines being produced. The greatest examples coming from the cool climates of the Adelaide Hills, Tasmania, Mornington Peninsula, Geelong and the Yarra Valley.
Pinot Noir performs well on the deepish limestone based subsoils that are found on Burgundy's Côte d'Or. However, yields need to be kept in check. Pinot Noir's concentration and varietal characters disappear rapidly if yields are excessive. Some of the best and most expensive wines in the world are still found in Burgundy.
Pinot Noir also plays a key role in Champagne, being blended with Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier. In the US, Oregon and Washington state are producing outstanding wines. In New Zealand, great Pinot Noirs are crafted in Martinborough and in Central Otago, New Zealand's only true continental climate.
The thin skins of Pinot Noir mean the wines are lighter in colour, body and tannins. However, the best wines have grippy tannins, fragrance and an intensity of fruit seldom found in wine from other grapes. Young Pinot Noir can smell almost sweet, but as it matures, the best wines develop a sensuous, silky mouthfeel with the fruit flavours deepening and gamey nuances emerging.