2012 Nuits-St Georges, Aux Thorey, 1er Cru, Benjamin Leroux, Burgundy chablis-premier-cru The wine shows excellent balance

The wine shows excellent balance between the firmness of the tannins and freshness of the fruit

the 2008 wine was by far the finest Ducru we had ever tasted

Giving up pretty redcurrant and black raspberry fruits as well as chalky minerals

and juicy on the palate

it is truly exceptional

2012 Nuits-St Georges, Aux Thorey, 1er Cru, Benjamin Leroux, Burgundy chablis-premier-cru The wine shows excellent balanceA first class selection of pinot fin in this vineyard guarantees small berries. The colour is a fine pure rich purple, with superb concentration on the nose, dense ripe fruit in the mouth alongside plenty of tannic structure, but all is in harmony. Amazing length. Jasper Morris MW, Burgundy Wine Director As far as supply is concerned its a topsy turvy position in 2012. Overall, Ben has made plenty of wine but some cuves are missing this year. The best