{"product_id":"2024-benjamin-leroux-meursault-750ml","title":"2024 Benjamin Leroux Meursault 750ml","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA refined estate-grown Meursault from Benjamin Leroux, bringing together several of his own parcels across the appellation. The 2024 combines the natural generosity of Meursault with freshness, mineral tension and precise acidity, resulting in a finely balanced Chardonnay with both immediate appeal and the structure to develop further in bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVineyard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine is based on Leroux’s own vines in Moulin Landin, Les Criots, Bois de Blagny and Les Millerands, together with Clos du Village, a parcel acquired in 2017. The higher-elevation Bois de Blagny contributes freshness and mineral drive to the broader fruit from the lower-lying sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyards are certified organic and biodynamically managed, with some vines dating back to 1944.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFermentation and maturation take place in 300-litre and 600-litre barrels. The wine is then racked to larger foudre and stainless steel to complete its ageing, allowing texture and concentration to develop without masking the character of the vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCritic Reviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93\/100 — Decanter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTasted October 2025\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90–92\/100 — Jasper Morris MW, Inside Burgundy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTasted October 2025\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n“The Meursault blend has a really refined nose, and is fine boned on the palate with just the right generosity of fruit. Balanced ripeness, balanced acidity and then just an extra little kick of concentration.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90\/100 — Tim Atkin MW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTasted March 2026\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJancisRobinson.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTasted January 2026\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n“Delicately scented with lemon fruit…”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProducer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn in Beaune, Benjamin Leroux began studying at the Lycée Viticole at the age of 14 before completing his national oenology degree and gaining experience in New Zealand, Oregon and Bordeaux. At 24 he became manager of Domaine Comte Armand in Pommard, where over 15 vintages he introduced organic and later biodynamic viticulture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLeroux established his own project in 2007, building a portfolio across the Côte d’Or with a focus on careful farming, healthy soils and precise expression of terroir. In the cellar, each parcel and vintage receives an individual approach, with ageing vessels selected to preserve purity, balance and the identity of each site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2024\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Benjamin Leroux\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e France\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Burgundy, Côte de Beaune\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Meursault\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Variety:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Chardonnay\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVineyards:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moulin Landin, Les Criots, Bois de Blagny, Les Millerands and Clos du Village\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eViticulture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Certified organic and biodynamically managed\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWine Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e White Wine\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSweetness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13%\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 300L and 600L barrels\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaturation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Barrel maturation followed by ageing in foudre and stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrinking Window:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2026–2036\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kingsbury Cellars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53902640251243,"sku":"3685489098","price":285.6,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/2024_Benjamin_Leroux_Meursault_750ml_02.png?v=1790225965","url":"https:\/\/kingsburycellars.com.au\/products\/2024-benjamin-leroux-meursault-750ml","provider":"Kingsbury Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}