Benjamin Leroux, Bonnes Mares

Benjamin Leroux, Bonnes Mares(from the northern part of the Chambolle side where the soil is referred to as terres blanches; here too Leroux indicated that this would be bottled only in magnum). A subtle application of wood sets off the layered and appealing aromas of plum, cassis, red currant liqueur and plenty of floral nuances. There is really lovely detail to the intense big bodied flavors that possess that highly attractive sense of underlying tension that continues onto the

When I first tasted it on release

unwinding in the glass with aromas of pear

Just a tad brutal

An impressive 1er that is highly recommended

shockingly fresh flavors of currant

the 2016 San Lorenzo is shaping up to be one of the highlights of the year

Still a deep ruby color that displays only a touch of lightening at the rim and that impression of youthfulness is reinforced by the distinctly earthy nose that exhibits moderate secondary development but certainly no sous bois

framed by firm

This is notably ripe with a completely different aromatic profile that is distinctly floral and sauvage along with plenty of earth nuances to the dark berry fruit liqueur suffused nose

A hugely perfumed bouquet evokes spice-accented red and dark berry preserves

extremely fresh fruit flavours and high integrated acidity

with tar and ganache echoes hanging in the background