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Benjamin Leroux Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Tête du Clos 2020

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Benjamin Leroux Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Tête du Clos 2020
Producer Benjamin Leroux
Region, Country Chassagne Montrachet, France
Bottle Size 750ml
Product Code 20989-750

Leroux calls Tête du Clos the “Chevalier-Montrachet of the south”. It’s one of the many sub-climats of Morgeot and lies at the apex of the vineyard where the soil is very rocky. There is barely 20 centimetres of topsoil, with white clay and plenty of limestone on the surface. It’s about the same altitude as Les Embazées, but it showcases a completely different expression of Chassagne—both richer and more mineral (hence the Chevalier reference). Leroux’s 0.4-hectare old-vine parcel (planted in 1955) produces small, concentrated clusters bringing a genuine depth of fruit to go with the intense, earthy minerality. It’s a wine that lives up to its baby-Grand-Cru reputation. 

Benjamin Leroux Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Tête du Clos 2020

Reviews

“Tête du Clos may be part of Morgeot, but in some senses it has more in common with neighbouring La Romanée as it's in the highest part of the premier cru on steep, chalky soils. Dubbed the ‘Chevalier-Montrachet of the south’ by Ben Leroux, it's a pithy, almost Chablis-esque wine with fine texture and lots of underlying concentration.”
96 points, Tim Atkin MW, Decanter
“Two barrels made, one new, 13.5% alcohol. Clear, lively lemon with a little touch of green. The oak speaks at the moment but there is so much weight of fruit to manage alongside. Lots of weight here, a little youthful bitterness, this will all come together to make a very compelling Tête du Clos.” 92-94 points
Jasper Morris, Inside Burgundy
“The 2020 Chassagne-Montrachet Tête du Clos 1er Cru has another very attractive bouquet with orange pith, white chocolate, almond and lime cordial scents. The palate is well balanced with peardrop and quince on the entry, fine acidity, generous with a peachy, quince-driven finish. This will be difficult to resist when young.” 90-92 points
Neal Martin, Vinous

Reviews

“Tête du Clos may be part of Morgeot, but in some senses it has more in common with neighbouring La Romanée as it's in the highest part of the premier cru on steep, chalky soils. Dubbed the ‘Chevalier-Montrachet of the south’ by Ben Leroux, it's a pithy, almost Chablis-esque wine with fine texture and lots of underlying concentration.”
96 points, Tim Atkin MW, Decanter
“Two barrels made, one new, 13.5% alcohol. Clear, lively lemon with a little touch of green. The oak speaks at the moment but there is so much weight of fruit to manage alongside. Lots of weight here, a little youthful bitterness, this will all come together to make a very compelling Tête du Clos.” 92-94 points
Jasper Morris, Inside Burgundy
“The 2020 Chassagne-Montrachet Tête du Clos 1er Cru has another very attractive bouquet with orange pith, white chocolate, almond and lime cordial scents. The palate is well balanced with peardrop and quince on the entry, fine acidity, generous with a peachy, quince-driven finish. This will be difficult to resist when young.” 90-92 points
Neal Martin, Vinous

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