Benjamin Leroux Savigny-lès-Beaune 2023 heemskerk 2018 Tapanappa Eden Valley Riesling

2018 Tapanappa Eden Valley Riesling was late harvested (it was the last fruit into the winery) and is a dry quintessentially Eden Valley Riesling "a pure reflection of a unique terroir"

plums and wild berries

The new vintage is again the most impressive

expressive finish

seaweed and citrus

Benjamin Leroux Savigny-lès-Beaune 2023 heemskerk 2018 Tapanappa Eden Valley RieslingThe lions share of this release comes from the outstanding Aux Fourneaux lieu dit in the north of the village. Leroux works with lots of Pinot Fin here (a high quality, low yielding Pinot Noir cultivar), giving low yields and great concentration. The fruit from these vines, fermented with 15% bunches, includes about 10% from the 1er Cru section of the vineyard. The Connardises parcel that used to contribute to this cuve has now been sold, and replaced