Benjamin Leroux Gevrey-Chambertin

Benjamin Leroux Gevrey-Chambertin

Wine Information
Attractively perfumed Gevrey-Chambertin from two good vineyards at the southern end of the appellation. Pretty red fruits abound, with ripe raspberry flavours.

Size: 2.00 ha (4.94 ac)
Variety: Pinot Noir
Vine Age: Planted from 1935 to 1995 
Terroir: Les Seuvrées (below Charmes Chambertin), La Justice (well-draining sand above solid limestone), Billard, Le Fourneau
Viticulture: Lutte raisonnée
Vinification: About 10% whole-cluster, 15 days maceration in tank, indigenous yeast fermentation. Aged for 18 months in barrel (20% new), unfined, unfiltered.

  • Product Name: Gevrey-Chambertin
  • Producer: Benjamin Leroux
  • Importer: Becky Wasserman Selections
  • Country Region Appellation:
    • France
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    • France
    • Burgundy
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    • France
    • Burgundy
    • Cote de Nuits
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    • France
    • Burgundy
    • Cote de Nuits
    • Gevrey Chambertin
  • Varietal: Pinot Noir
  • Agricultural Standards: Sustainable
  • Closure: Cork
  • ALC %: 13.5