Benjamin Le-roux Gevrey Chambertin 2018

This is another important cuvée for Ben and it demonstrates his ability to capture the essence of a village’s character with, it seems, almost minimum effort. Everything was de-stemmed this year and, yes, it’s immediate and authentic, but also delivers more complexity than is at first evident. Notes of lavender and sweet peony, and a more schoolmasterly structure. Drink 2022-2028.

Benjamin Leroux's Gevrey-Chambertin 2018 comes from the Seuvrées vineyard in the south of the AOC (50-year-old vines), as well as la Justice and Jeune Rois in the north. The wine has the charming fullness of the 2018 vintage, which makes the wines so incredibly drinkable when young. Nevertheless, this is by no means a short-lived wine, 15 years in the cellar shouldn't harm it. Great class from one of the most talented winemakers in Burgundy.