Burgundian native Benjamin Leroux is one of the brightest minds and winemaking talents of his generation.

Considered a winemaking prodigy from an early age, Leroux attended the Lycée Viticole in Baune at the tender age of 13. Then, at the age of just 26, he ascended to the roles of manager and winemaker in the famed cellars of Domaine Comte Armand - a remarkable vote of confidence in one so young.

These wines speak eloquently of where they come from. A legend in the making, Leroux's wines are some of the most exciting in modern-day Burgundy.

• 2023 Benjamin Leroux Savigny-les-Beaune Rouge
• 2023 Benjamin Leroux Bourgogne Rouge
• 2023 Benjamin Leroux Bourgogne Blanc
• 2023 Benjamin Leroux Bourgogne Aligote

2023 Benjamin Leroux Savigny-les-Beaune Rouge

The backbone of this cuvée is Aux Fourneaux, one of Savigny’s best sites, where Leroux works with a lot of Pinot Fin – the old, low-yielding material that naturally gives smaller berries and real concentration.

About 10% of the fruit comes from the 1er Cru section of this vineyard, adding another layer of depth. In 2023, Leroux added a new component: Saucours, a site that stretches toward Les Hauts Jarrons and sits on more alluvial soils. It brings a lift of bright, red-fruited charm that balances Fourneaux’s darker, more structured edge. The result is a blend that may even be more complete than before.

The fruit was mostly destemmed, with just 15% whole bunches to bring gentle perfume and energy. It was then raised in a mix of vessels to keep things fresh and transparent. The 2023 vintage here shows plenty of Savigny character – raspberry and spice with a supple mid-palate and fine, lightly grippy tannins. It’s approachable young, but there’s enough structure to see it settle and open nicely over the next 5-7 years.

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2023 Benjamin Leroux Bourgogne Rouge

Leroux’s Bourgogne Rouge has long been one of the benchmarks for how good regional Burgundy can be, and the 2023 release is no exception. This year’s blend pulls fruit from some excellent sites – Maison Dieu in Pommard, Mon Poulain in Volnay, and Les Belles Côtes in Meursault – with a little extra lift coming from Monthélie village and 1er cru parcels. It’s exactly this sort of sourcing that explains why this wine always tastes a step above its category.

Whole bunches were only used on the estate-grown components, keeping things bright and aromatic without pushing the style too hard. The élevage was a mix of a large 2,200L Grenier oak cask and a handful of smaller barrels, just 10% new, so the focus stays firmly on the fruit. In the glass it’s dark and juicy with a floral edge, carried by fine tannins that give it some real grip and length.

For many buyers this is the Leroux red to stock up on – it offers a glimpse of his more serious cuvées at a fraction of the price, and in 2023 it really punches above its weight.

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2023 Benjamin Leroux Bourgogne Blanc

This is not your average Bourgogne Blanc. Leroux draws almost entirely on his own Meursault holdings here - parcels like Les Millerands, Sous la Velle and Les Belles Côtes - so while it carries a modest regional label, the quality speaks clearly of its origins. A little fruit from the Hautes Côtes de Beaune above Pernand adds lift, but the heart of the wine is very much rooted in Meursault.

Fermented and raised in large-format oak and foudres, the 2023 captures the freshness and balance of the vintage. The hot spell in early September was neatly avoided thanks to Leroux’s early picking, and the wine has that hallmark precision and energy that runs through all his whites this year. There’s generosity of fruit, sure, but it’s held firmly in check by bright acidity and a clean mineral line.

Quantities, as always, are scarce, and it’s one of those wines that consistently outperforms its humble label. A great way to experience Leroux’s style without stepping into premier cru territory.

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2023 Benjamin Leroux Bourgogne Aligote

Benjamin Leroux has always had a soft spot for Aligoté, long before the grape’s current revival. Back in his Comte Armand days he was already championing it, and today he continues to show just how good the variety can be when handled with care. The fruit comes mostly from old vines in Meursault’s Les Belles Roses, planted to the superior Aligoté Doré strain, known for lower yields and more depth of flavour.

For the 2023, Leroux has once again kept things precise but unforced, fermenting and ageing in a mix of seasoned ovals, WineGlobes and stoneware amphora. The result is bright, graceful and layered, without the rustic edges Aligoté sometimes carries. The warm harvest window was neatly dodged thanks to Leroux’s early picking, and what you get in the glass is freshness, energy and a lovely sense of clarity.

Production is, as ever, tiny, and it remains one of the benchmark examples of Aligoté in Burgundy. Those who know the style will appreciate just how fine and pure this is.

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