Benjamin Leroux, Meursault 1er Cru Les Charmes Dessus, 2022

“Les Charmes Dessus” is the crown of the Charmes vineyard—literally the upper slope, with thinner soils, better drainage, and a finer touch than the richer lower sections. In the hands of Benjamin Leroux, it becomes Meursault with both generosity and precision, showing off the site’s depth without ever losing balance. The 2022 vintage brings ripe, golden fruit—lemon curd, white peach, toasted almond—wrapped around a mineral core and lifted by a natural sense of freshness. There’s richness, sure, but also energy, with a subtle grip and long, saline finish that shows off Leroux’s exacting, low-intervention style. Aged in mostly neutral oak with a light touch on lees, this is Meursault that leans into texture over flash. It’s complex but composed, with real aging potential—but also a ton of pleasure right now if given a decant. Perfect with buttery shellfish, roast chicken, or simply poured slowly on a night when only great white Burgundy will do.