laying-down2012 Gevrey-Chambertin, Les Champeaux, 1er Cru, Benjamin Leroux, Burgundy

A brilliant, deep, dark purple, with layered chocolate characters. It’s difficult to pin down at the moment, but the wine is quite weighty with a touch of smoky notes.
Jasper Morris MW, Burgundy Wine Director

As far as supply is concerned it’s a topsy turvy position in 2012. Overall, Ben has made plenty of wine but some cuvées are missing this year. The best volumes are with the Chassagne-Montrachet Premiers Crus, which are always a strong point chez Benjamin. From a standing start in 2007 Benjamin has made truly exciting progress, and has grown his business a little more quickly than expected as great opportunities have come his way. Yet each year he still doesn’t seem to have quite enough wine to satisfy demand.