Clos de Vougeot Petit Maupertuis Benjamin Leroux 2021
Clos de Vougeot Petit Maupertuis Benjamin Leroux 2021 is a dry, medium-bodied red from Pinot Noir, Chardonnay (Vougeot, France), in the medium, savoury reds style. Tannins are moderate and acidity fresh; oak influence is some. Good with duck, salmon, roast chicken, creamy pasta. Cheapest offer £231.00 at Hedonism Wines.
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A former manager of the prestigious Pommard estate Domaine du Comte Armand, Benjamin Leroux is a first-generation winemaker who launched his own label in 2007. Since then, his hand-crafted Pinot Noir and Chardonnay cuvées from top-tier appellations in Burgundy have become highly sought-after across the world. This release is produced from a 0.15-hectare plot at the southern end of the Grand Cru Clos Vougeot. Only two barrels were produced in 2021.