Benjamin Leroux, Meursault Genevrieres Dessous

Benjamin Leroux, Meursault Genevrieres DessousThere is a suggestion of the exotic lurking in the background of the aromas of poached apple, acacia and spiced tea. I very much like the texture to the nicely dense medium bodied flavors that possess a noticeably finer mouthfeel if not the same power on the bone dry, stylish and impressively persistent finale. This also offer very fine quality in an ageworthy package.

The most tannic of the "big three" bottlings this year

with strong dark berry and cherry compote flavors and an exotic floral quality that gains strength with air

mineral-laced finish

honeysuckle and green almond notes on the finish

The bouquet is attractive with mint and juniper berries that grab the attention of the olfactory senses

I was mildly surprised to find a bit of reduction in the bottled version though not enough to completely hide the otherwise ripe

half of which is actually commercialized by Dugat)

precise flavors and wonderful length

Champonnets is always better in very warm and/or hot vintages and 2018 is a fine example of that

cherry and discreet earth elements

acidity and tannins

finishing with exotic notes of floral pastille and spicecake