Benjamin Leroux
Villages
Gevrey Chambertin
2016

The producer

Benjamin Leroux is a leading Burgundian winemaker, known for his meticulous approach and deep terroir focus. After managing Domaine du Comte Armand in Pommard for over a decade, he launched his own micro-négoce in 2007, sourcing high-quality fruit from trusted growers rather than bulk wine. His portfolio spans village to Grand Cru wines, with a strong presence in Meursault, Volnay, and Gevrey-Chambertin. Leroux prioritizes minimal intervention, precise vinification, and terroir purity, crafting wines that balance elegance and depth.

Leroux employs whole-cluster fermentation for Pinot Noir when vintage conditions allow, enhancing complexity and aromatics. His Chardonnays are gently pressed and fermented in oak, with carefully controlled new oak influence to highlight freshness and minerality. Farming is mostly organic and biodynamic, though not always certified. Known for vibrant acidity, refined structure, and site-driven character, his wines have gained a cult following, cementing his status as one of Burgundy’s top vignerons.

The wine

The Benjamin Leroux Gevrey-Chambertin Village comes from old-vine parcels, with partial whole-cluster fermentation to enhance aromatics and structure. Aged 12–18 months in 20–25% new French oak, it balances fruit purity with subtle oak influence. Dark cherry, blackcurrant, and wild berry notes are layered with earth, smoke, and spice, supported by vibrant acidity and firm yet refined tannins. The finish is long and mineral-driven, reflecting Leroux’s precise, terroir-focused winemaking.

We choose our wines based on a range of criteria (see how we choose our wines) of which critic scores is just one. Rather than simply highlight the best score to promote a wine, our average critic score is calculated from the scores provided by several respected wine critics, who we follow for specific regions. They do not represent all critic scores and, wherever possible, we try and give more weight to more recent reviews. Where appropriate we consider market-based scores like Global Wine Score or Wine Searcher Average scores.

As a rule, we look to offer wines that achieve a 92/100 average critic score or better and frankly a lot of very good wines simply don’t make the cut. As a high-end provider we want to reflect that positioning in the quality of wines we offer. Such wines are only a tiny fraction of those generally on offer in the market. We believe that an average score is a more conservative and representative approach, but it is still subjective and only offered as a guide to our customers, who will (and should) do their own research. We will add individual critic scores to our website in the future.