Benjamin Leroux Chambertin Grand Cru 2022 (1.5L)

96-98 JM / 95-97 VM / 93-96 BH

Medium to deep purple. A little bacon note from the barrel. But then the fruit takes the upper hand, with the restrained completeness which makes a Chambertin. Amazing intensity behind, lifted through 80% whole bunch vinification, with an ethereal finish that still keeps its feet on the ground. Very fine and with excellent length. Drink from 2032. Tasted Oct 2023.--Jasper Morris, Inside Burgundy

The 2022 Chambertin Grand Cru has a discrete bouquet that blossoms in the glass with pure red berry fruit, dried flowers and crushed stone. Brilliant delineation. The palate is beautifully balanced with filigree tannins, so poised and focused, with a real peacock's tail on the finish. Leroux's best red? Quite possibly. -- Neal Martin

Tasting note: This is also quite firmly reduced and unreadable at present. Otherwise, there is an exceptionally fine texture to the highly energetic, if not necessarily a monster of concentration, larger-bodied flavors that brim with minerality on the balanced, austere and hugely long finish that is like rolling a small pebble around the mouth. Once again note that my recommendation for the initial drinking window reflects the large format bottling. I would add that should you be fortunate enough to find a magnum, it's definitely a 'buy and forget you own it' Chambertin. Don't Miss.--Allen Meadows, Burghound