This is in a really great spot right now... — 7 years ago
Another 4th Friday for the books!
Smoked hazelnut on the nose, salted pear and lemon; lanolin and lemon peel on the palate...tart and acidic without being overbearing. Almost sulphuric on the finish. Really impressed. Great bottle @Clare Gillette ! — 7 years ago
Detailed and complex. Hard to believe this is a Rose de saignee. So much character all around. — 8 years ago
Wonderful wine for anniversary celebration in Malta — 11 years ago
One of the premier young wine makers in Burgundy, a bit of a quiet nose but rich and almost oily on the palate with lots of weight. Minerals, exotic citrus and hints of whipped cream and smoke. — 7 years ago
Chalky and a little funky. — 7 years ago
Needed more time that we gave it to open up. Interesting and bright, but still very tight. — 8 years ago
Might be the best hidden gem of his portfolio. Amazing intensity and purity of fruit. Delicious! — 11 years ago
Such length, lush palate, layers of stone fruit, white flowers and minerals. Thank goodness I have more bottles! Now if only I can find the patience... — 6 years ago
A decent Pinot @ £45 that we paired with Mrs Es fresh Angelotti pasta with a cheese bechamel sauce in mushroom, pea & diced pancetta 😍 ⏩ pop over to Instagram for pic or watch video from a few days ago 🎥
📍 Benjamin Leroux Vosne-Romanée 2013
🏵 92 points
🍇 Pinot Noir
🍷 Clear ruby w/ a purple hint
👃 Being dragged through a dirty bramble bush in silky pajamas with herby smoke embers, violets & a prune splat
👄 Med body of blackberry, strawberry & wild raspberry in Mrs acidity w/ an earthy undertone
🎯 Long earth pruny red fruit & blackberry cocoa kiss
— 7 years ago
Fantastic length, really evolves in the glass. Always toasty, but it goes from lean and focused to almost exploding with strawberry and fruit. — 7 years ago
Cave Jean Jaurès — 8 years ago
2016/2/25 this is showing quite well tonight! NSG terrior, savory herbs, soft tannins, elegance floral noise, ripe but balanced — 9 years ago
A really good Champagne village, Verzy has definitely the best grand cru! 2003 even more interesting, must try! — 11 years ago
Raun Kupiec
Much softer than the Beaune Cent Vignes, with likeable friendly tannins — 6 years ago