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

both located in Mildura

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

Les Choisilles can sit on the quiet side when young

At Chateau d'Issan

with low yields bringing a marvellous core of compact fruit offset by a spine of ripe minerality and crunchy freshness

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.