Benjamin Leroux, Meursault Piece Sous Bois

Benjamin Leroux, Meursault Piece Sous BoisThere is a touch of the exotic present on the essence of pear, apple and citrus aromas and once again tangerine that are also trimmed in a discreet application of wood. The slightly richer and more concentrated flavors possess salinity while offering reasonably good length on the appealing dry finale.

Like several of the wines in the range this is less elegant than it typically is but it is certainly imposing

There is a subtle but perceptible mineral streak to the vibrant and appealingly textured flavors that possess a mildly austere finish

This may ultimately come together but as with the Cazetiers and Clos de Vougeot

The nicely focused finish is framed by silky

all wrapped in a mouth coating

The 2008 Rieussec is a blend of 86% Semillon

This is a powerful but classy effort that

Freshly cut flowers

(from 11 different lieux-dits

Fuller and richer than most

There is outstanding concentration and muscle to the punchy medium weight plus flavors that conclude in a beautifully long and notably firm finish of focused power and seriously good depth

the 2009 will only benefit from further time in bottle