Benjamin Leroux Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru 'Aux Thorey'

Notes of: Leather

Notes of: Raspberry

Notes of: Violet

Notes of: Clove

Notes of: Vanilla

Notes of: Earthy

Benjamin Leroux

Benjamin Leroux Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru 'Aux Thorey'

France, Burgundy

Red wine

4.0

Expert Rating

0.0

Rarely Reviewed

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WINE DESCRIPTION

Benjamin Leroux Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru 'Aux Thorey' is a highly sought-after wine produced by Benjamin Leroux, a renowned winemaker in Burgundy. The wine comes from the Nuits-Saint-Georges appellation, which is known for producing some of the finest Pinot Noir wines in the world. The vineyard features steep slopes and limestone-rich soils, which impart a unique minerality to the wine. Benjamin Leroux uses traditional winemaking techniques to create a wine that is elegant, complex, and full of character. The wine is known for its intense aromas of red fruits, spices, and earthy notes, as well as its silky tannins and long finish. It is a wine that can be enjoyed now or aged for several years to come.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This powerful and elegant Benjamin Leroux Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru 'Aux Thorey' exhibits an inviting nose of blackberry jam, dark cherries, and a hint of smokiness.On the palate, it is full-bodied and concentrated, with ripe tannins, great structure and balance, and a long and complex finish. This is a classic Burgundy that will continue to develop over time.

EXPERT RATING

4.0

Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

Moderate

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Fragrant

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Bold

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Lean

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Firm

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Pinot Noir

ORIGINS

Winery: Benjamin Leroux

Region: Burgundy

Burgundy is a wine region located in the east-central part of France, renowned for its high-quality wines. It is one of the most famous and prestigious wine regions in the world, with a long history of winemaking that dates back to the Middle Ages. Burgundy has been producing wine since the Middle Ages, and its wines have been highly sought after since the 15th century. The region is divided into four main sub-regions: Chablis, Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune, and Côte Chalonnaise. Each of these sub-regions has its own unique terroir and produces wines with distinct characteristics.

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