Benjamin Leroux La Pice Sous Le Bois 1er Cru Meursault-Blagny 2019

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 Pice 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 barrels (older oak) for indigenous yeast fermentation and aging. Fined and/or filtered only if necessary.