2013 - Clos Saint-Denis Grand Cru, Benjamin Leroux

Country: France |
Region: Burgundy |
Appellation: Clos Saint-Denis |
Producer: Benjamin Leroux |
Classification: Grand Cru |
Colour: Red |
ABV: 13% |
In Bond Incl. VAT

Tasting Notes

92-94
Vinous Stephen Tanzer - 01 Jan 15
(totally destemmed; one-third new oak): Good dark red. Highly aromatic nose dominated by clove oil and white pepper. A juicy, intense spice bomb on the palate, but youthfully imploded today and showing limited flesh. Wonderfully penetrating, electric wine with a slowly building, very long finish. Clos Saint-Denis is often deceptively narrow in the early going and then puts on weight with a decade in the bottle: I'd bet on this one to reward cellaring.
Drinking Date: 2024 - 2036
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Burgundy, in eastern France, is one of the world's top wine regions, famed for exceptional Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Its unique terroir, with varied soils and microclimates, defines its wines. Key subregions include Côte d'Or (with Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune), Chablis, and Côte Chalonnaise and Mâconnais, offering great value. Burgundy wines are categorised by Grand Cru, Premier Cru, and Village levels. Top producers like Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Domaine Leflaive, and Domaine Armand Rousseau exemplify Burgundy's commitment to quality and tradition.