Benjamin Leroux Monthelie Blanc 'Les Duresses' 2016 GIN Explosive aged Chardonnay elements

Explosive aged Chardonnay elements

Perfect with a lovely little Insalata Caprese (fresh mozzarella buffalo please) drizzled with good olive oil

just a subtle touch of reduction

underpins the generous character of this fine

quince and lavender and a Riesling-like stony overlay

Benjamin Leroux Monthelie Blanc 'Les Duresses' 2016 GIN Explosive aged Chardonnay elementsVariety: Chardonnay Vine Age: Old vines (planted by the father of the current owner) Terroir: Located higher up on a steep hillside, warmer location, facing east southeast, rocky soil, small clusters Viticulture: Lutte raisonne Vinification: Directly pressed, light settling before transfer to foudres for indigenous yeast fermentation. Aged for 16 months, fined and or filtered if necessary. If youre not familiar with Leroux, he became the technical