Benjamin Leroux, Meursault Blanc

Benjamin Leroux, Meursault Blanc(from 5 different lieux dits that include Les Criots, Moulin Landin, Clos du Village, Les Millerands and Bois de Blagny and, by exception in 2021, the parcel of Narvaux). This is even more floral suffused, especially with acacia blossom nuances, on the distinctly cool aromas of citrus confit, petrol and hazelnut. There is fine richness to the attractively textured medium bodied flavors that also exude a subtle bead of minerality on the seductively

but for drinking over the next two decades

Here too there is just enough reduction present to blur the nuances of the fruit though the hallmark spice elements do peek through

finely structured and with great freshness and approachability

A distinctly floral nose is cool and pure with notes of violet

The supple and caressing flavors are no denser

This is a super-classic Barolo from Brovia

the edges are softening to a russet colour and the cigar-box edge is apparent

taut and sleekly muscled flavors that possess both focus and richness on the strikingly long finish that is super intense even among this group of unusually intense wines

On the plus side there is once again excellent density to the overtly powerful and muscular big-bodied flavors that possess even better depth and persistence if not the same refinement – then again

very firm and serious finish

(93-95)/2027+

There is enough fruit for the 2001 to drink well for another decade or so