April 30, 2025
Benjamin Leroux: The Quiet Master of Modern Burgundy
Benjamin Leroux has become one of the most respected names in Burgundy, quietly redefining what it means to be a négociant in a region rooted in tradition. Born in Beaune and a prodigy of the Lycée Viticole in Dijon, Leroux was appointed régisseur of Domaine Comte Armand in Pommard at just 24. It was there, over more than a decade, that he earned his reputation for precision, restraint, and an intuitive feel for terroir.
In 2007, Benjamin founded his own label with the aim of expressing Burgundy’s diverse appellations through a new kind of négociant model. Rather than purchasing bulk wine, Leroux works closely with growers across the Côte d'Or—many of whom farm organically or biodynamically—to manage the vines and ensure the fruit is harvested to his exacting standards. This allows him to craft wines that are as transparent and site-specific as those from top domaines, despite owning little land himself.
Leroux's portfolio is vast, ranging from Bourgogne Blanc to Grand Crus like Clos de la Roche and Bâtard-Montrachet, but the unifying theme is clarity of expression. Whether from Puligny, Volnay, or Meursault, his whites are taut, mineral, and nuanced, while his reds are lithe, detailed, and wonderfully aromatic. He favours whole-bunch fermentation in his reds when the stems are ripe and manages oak use with subtlety—never letting winemaking overpower terroir.
In the cellar, Leroux’s style is gentle and hands-off. Native yeasts, low sulphur, and minimal fining or filtration reflect his philosophy: that great wine is grown, not made. This commitment has earned him praise from critics and collectors alike, who view his wines as benchmarks for modern, terroir-driven Burgundy.
What sets Benjamin Leroux apart is his ability to combine the rigour of classical Burgundy with a fresh, open-minded sensibility. His wines show restraint but never lack generosity; they are cerebral but deeply pleasurable. In many ways, Leroux represents the future of Burgundy: technically skilled, environmentally conscious, and wholly devoted to revealing the soul of the vineyard. With each vintage, he continues to craft some of the region’s most authentic and compelling wines—wines that speak quietly but with undeniable clarity.
Today we’re offering two standout village cuvées from Benjamin Leroux—Gevrey-Chambertin and Chambolle-Musigny—each a perfect introduction to the precision and quiet confidence that define his style. Burgundy scores often lean conservative, but don’t let that distract from the undeniable charm and character of these wines.
If you’ve ever wondered what thoughtful, terroir-driven Burgundy tastes like in the hands of a modern master, this is the perfect opportunity to discover it.
Benjamin Leroux Gevrey-Chambertin 2021
€85* inc VAT per bottle
Fine Wine Library Tasting Note:
A beautifully composed Gevrey-Chambertin with dark cherry, raspberry and a dusting of earthy spice on the nose. The palate is structured yet elegant, delivering fine tannins, lifted acidity and a savoury undertone of forest floor and crushed rock. There’s precision and restraint, but also a quiet power. A refined and terroir-driven expression of Gevrey, this 2021 promises rewarding complexity with a few years in the cellar.
89-91 Points | Jasper Morris MW
Excellent fine bright purple. Clean and fresh, with plenty of red fruit energy. There is a crispness and precision which works really well, small red berries, Now Benjamin gets a lot of fruit from Brochon which really helps. He may do single vineyard bottlings in future. Drink from 2025-2030. Tasted Oct 2022.
Benjamin Leroux Chambolle-Musigny 2021
€115* inc VAT per bottle
Fine Wine Library Tasting Note:
This Chambolle-Musigny is graceful and aromatic, with notes of wild strawberry, rose petals, and a delicate touch of spice. The palate is silky and pure, offering a seamless flow of red fruit, subtle minerality, and vibrant acidity. It’s finely etched and supremely elegant, capturing the ethereal charm of the appellation. Benjamin Leroux has delivered a wine of poise and charm—one that will offer pleasure both young and with age.
89-90 Points | Jasper Morris MW
From up and down slope, Véroilles and Les Athets, more the latter this year. Medium colour, rich strawberry notes, though not much whole bunch, jammier fruit on the palate, with an agreeable finish of medium length. Drink from 2025-2030.
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