Benjamin Leroux, Meursault Vireuils Blanc other_regions_italy The 2008s show a work

The 2008s show a work in progress as Conterno only had control of the vineyard for a few months that year

drought-driven growing season

This is an imposing but a refined Bâtard that should age gracefully for years

finishing earthy

Benjamin Leroux, Meursault Vireuils Blanc other_regions_italy The 2008s show a workReduction currently dominates the fruit but my sense is that it wont last once the wine has been racked. On the plus side there is more minerality if a bit less volume to the energetic and slightly more complex flavors that offer solid persistence on the balanced finish where a hint of bitter lemon character emerges. (88 91) 2020+