Benjamin Leroux, Gevrey Chambertin Champeaux Vintage:2016 ashy soils of the Gravelly

ashy soils of the Gravelly Meadow

36 ha parcel in Mochamps - 75% from 25+ year old vines and the remainder from 40+ year old vines)

There is good muscle and punch to the broad-shouldered and attractively textured flavors that conclude in a firm and mildly austere finish that delivers excellent persistence

fibrous finish

Heavy reduction presently dominates the nose

Benjamin Leroux, Gevrey Chambertin Champeaux Vintage:2016 ashy soils of the GravellyReduction knocks down the nose but there is good verve to the restrained, delicious and moderately sauvage flavors that possess good volume and energy before culminating in a refined yet powerful finish. This should also be very good if allowed 8 to 10 years of cellar time to realize its full potential. (89 92) 2019+