{"product_id":"benjamin-leroux-auxey-duresses-2024","title":"Benjamin Leroux Auxey-Duresses 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn energetic, mineral-driven white Burgundy whose cool Auxey-Duresses origins bring freshness to beautifully ripe Chardonnay.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBenjamin Leroux Auxey-Duresses 2024 is a 100% Chardonnay sourced principally from Les Hautés, together with La Macabrée and Les Boutonniers, vineyards lying close to the Meursault boundary. The oldest vines date back to 1946, bringing concentration and depth despite the naturally cool character of these north-facing sites. Cold air descending from the Hautes-Côtes helps preserve freshness, while the 2024 growing season delivered a particularly small crop following late flowering. The resulting wine combines ripe citrus and stone-fruit character with floral lift, mineral tension and impressive precision. Although classified at Village level, it offers the depth and refinement that have made Leroux’s Auxey-Duresses one of the standout values in his range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 is finely structured, with lively acidity running through a core of ripe citrus, orange zest and apricot. Its texture is slender and energetic rather than heavy, with chalky grip and a distinctly sapid, mineral character extending through the palate. Floral notes bring aromatic lift, while the fruit remains ripe and expressive without sacrificing freshness. The cool vineyard exposure contributes to the wine’s tension and clean, linear shape. A long citrus-driven finish completes a Chardonnay that is immediately attractive yet structured enough to develop further in bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOSE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– Floral, bright and expressive\u003cbr\u003eOrange zest, apricot and ripe citrus with delicate floral notes and fresh mineral nuances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePALATE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– Fine-boned, vibrant and sapid\u003cbr\u003eRipe citrus and orchard fruit carried by keen acidity, chalky texture and a precise mineral backbone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFINISH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– Long, zesty and mineral\u003cbr\u003ePersistent citrus, fine chalky grip and saline freshness lead into an energetic, focused conclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews \u0026amp; Accolades\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“A little more lemon in the colour. Lively perfumed fruit, quite floral. These Auxey vineyards can ripen fully these days. Very fine boned on the palate, ripe citrus, excellent length. Small yield here as late flowering under same conditions as the reds. Drink from 2028-2031.”\u003c\/em\u003e — Jasper Morris MW, Inside Burgundy, 89–91 Points\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“The 2024 Auxey-Duresses Blanc has a well-defined bouquet with bright orange zest and apricot-tinged entry that blossoms in the glass. The palate is well-balanced with a keen line of acidity, fresh and sapid, perhaps just missing a little mineralité and terroir expression on the finish. Enjoy over the next six or seven years.”\u003c\/em\u003e — Neal Martin, Vinous, 86–88 Points\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiner Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrand - Benjamin Leroux\u003cbr\u003eStyle - White Wine\u003cbr\u003eVarietal - Chardonnay\u003cbr\u003eCountry - France\u003cbr\u003eRegion - Burgundy\u003cbr\u003eAppellation - Auxey-Duresses\u003cbr\u003eVintage - 2024\u003cbr\u003eABV - 13%\u003cbr\u003eSize - 750ml\u003cbr\u003eClassification - Village\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Benjamin Leroux","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44508219244631,"sku":"BL-AD-24","price":129.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/9258\/3217\/files\/d1e832ca-b8ca-4900-90a2-5f073d3b4103.webp?v=1792489641","url":"https:\/\/kentstreetcellars.com.au\/products\/benjamin-leroux-auxey-duresses-2024","provider":"Kent Street Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}