Benjamin Leroux Saint-Romain Sous le Château 2023 rawnew both located in Mildura

both located in Mildura

The Extra Brut sees roughly three years of lees aging

Les Choisilles can sit on the quiet side when young

Tannins and fruit are very well-balanced with notes of plumbs

slate and fresh-running Alpine river water from a glacier's melt

Benjamin Leroux Saint-Romain Sous le Château 2023 rawnew both located in MilduraBen considers this a great vineyard. This comes from three smaller plots within it, including Fort Champagne. He is treating this more and more like a Meursault; it is certainly a rich expression of St Romain. About one third is made in foudre, along with 600 litre barrels, Wineglobe and amphorae. There is a chalky, mineral side to the orchard fruit nose. In the mouth this is creamy, tangy and grippy, with a lingering, refreshing finish.