2022 Benjamin Leroux Saint-Romain Sous le Chateau

From: Burgundy, FranceVarietal: Chardonnay This wine. Notes: Leroux’s Saint-Romain hails from 0.5 hectares (split into two parcels) in the lieu-dit of Sous le Château. Organically farmed, the two parcels are 60 and 20 years old. The stony, rugged soils are typical of Saint-Romain’s terroir, yet the site is well protected from the northern winds, and the plethora of stones on the soil’s surface radiate heat. Vinification was half in foudres and half in 300-litre barrels. Taste & Critical Acclaim: This charming wine is full of verve and vivid fruits. When it is opened, a noticeable vein of minerality is present, and juicy granny apple, lush stone fruits, confit citrus (lemon and grapefruit), and taut acidity frame it. These flavors continue to open and evolve with air, and as they do, those stone fruit flavors morph into more exotic ones like mango and guava, all while retaining their taut, mineral spine and chalky finish. - E. Lyman, Champion Wine Cellars, November 2024.  The 2022 S