Benjamin Leroux La Pièce Sous Le Bois 1er Cru Meursault-Blagny 2020

Ben was born in 1975 in Beaune, not to a vigneron family, yet decided in his teens that wine was what he wanted to do. After his enology studies, he worked at Cos d'Estournel in Bordeaux, Domaine Drouhin in Oregon, Louis Jadot in Beaune, and Comte Armand in Pommard, where he was named technical director and manager at the age of 24. In 2007, he founded his own domaine and négoce. The highest 1er Cru in Meursault, this could also be labelled "Meursault 1er Cru Blagny" as it is in the hamlet located between Meursault and Puligny. These Chardonnay vines planted in Ben's parcel are on the uppermost part of the hill, while the part below is planted to Pinot Noir (and bottled as Blagny 1er Cru La Pièce Sous le Bois) Size: 0.44 ha (1.09 ac) Variety: Chardonnay Vine Age: Planted in 1953 Terroir: High "Saint Aubin-style" elevation, very rocky limestone and white clay soil Viticulture: Organic (certified), biodynamic Vinification: Whole-cluster pressing, light settling, transfer to barre