{"product_id":"2023-benjamin-leroux-meursault-750ml","title":"2023 Benjamin Leroux Meursault 750ml","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"112\" data-end=\"474\"\u003eThe 2023 Benjamin Leroux Meursault is a finely balanced and expressive white Burgundy from one of the Côte de Beaune’s most celebrated Chardonnay appellations. Crafted by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eBenjamin Leroux\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, this wine combines the richness and texture associated with Meursault with the precision and restraint that define Leroux’s meticulous winemaking style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"476\" data-end=\"808\"\u003eFruit is sourced from carefully selected village-level parcels across Meursault, where limestone-rich soils and a cool continental climate contribute to wines of depth, mineral tension, and longevity. The 2023 vintage delivered excellent fruit purity and natural balance, resulting in a Chardonnay that is both generous and refined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"810\" data-end=\"1065\"\u003eIn the winery, grapes were hand-harvested and whole-bunch pressed before fermentation in French oak barrels, including a modest proportion of new oak. Extended lees ageing enhanced texture and complexity while preserving freshness and vineyard expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1067\" data-end=\"1384\"\u003eThe wine opens with aromas of white peach, ripe citrus, pear, and lemon curd, layered with notes of hazelnut, brioche, flint, and subtle oak spice. The palate is medium- to full-bodied and beautifully textured, supported by vibrant acidity and a mineral-driven backbone that carries through to a long, savoury finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1386\" data-end=\"1600\"\u003eApproachable in its youth with aeration, the 2023 Benjamin Leroux Meursault also possesses the structure and balance to age gracefully over the next 8–15+ years, developing additional nutty and tertiary complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1602\" data-end=\"1716\"\u003eA refined and classically styled Meursault that captures both the generosity and elegance of great white Burgundy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Craft Republic Liquor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51254821454139,"sku":"9875519538","price":270.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0839\/1540\/7675\/files\/2023BenjaminLerouxMeursault750ml.png?v=1778901982","url":"https:\/\/craftrepublic.com.au\/products\/2023-benjamin-leroux-meursault-750ml","provider":"Craft Republic Liquor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}