The 2016 Benjamin Leroux Mazoyères-Chambertin Grand Cru is one of the finest wines in Leroux’s already celebrated 2016 Burgundy lineup and a superb example of how he balances precision, elegance, and Grand Cru depth. Sourced from the Mazoyères-Chambertin vineyard in Gevrey-Chambertin, the wine was completely destemmed in 2016, allowing for remarkable purity and transparency of terroir. Neal Martin awarded it 95–97 points, describing an “outstanding bouquet” of blackberry, raspberry, cold stone, and damp undergrowth with exceptional complexity and detail. Stylistically, this is a more refined and lifted interpretation of Mazoyères compared to denser, more heavily extracted producers like Dugat-Py. Leroux emphasizes finesse and mineral tension over sheer power. The palate is silky yet concentrated, with layers of black cherry, wild raspberry, forest floor, crushed rock, spice, and subtle savory earthiness. Fine-grained tannins and vibrant acidity give the wine tremendous balance and aging structure without overwhelming the fruit. Critics repeatedly noted how unusually elegant and approachable the wine was for such a serious Grand Cru site.

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