Benjamin Leroux, Gevrey Chambertin Champeaux Vintage:2016 ashy soils of the Gravelly

ashy soils of the Gravelly Meadow

all wrapped in an austere if long finish

There is excellent richness to the opulent yet relatively refined big-bodied flavors that exhibit a subtle minerality on the powerful

Heavy reduction presently dominates the nose

refined and full—all the good and important things in confluence here

Benjamin Leroux, Gevrey Chambertin Champeaux Vintage:2016 ashy soils of the GravellyReduction knocks down the nose but there is good verve to the restrained, delicious and moderately sauvage flavors that possess good volume and energy before culminating in a refined yet powerful finish. This should also be very good if allowed 8 to 10 years of cellar time to realize its full potential. (89 92) 2019+