Benjamin Leroux Meursault Premier Cru La Pièce sous le Bois 2022 (75cl)

A 2022 premier cru Meursault from Benjamin Leroux, from the La Pièce sous le Bois vineyard in the Côte de Beaune. Meursault is white Burgundy territory, so this is Chardonnay at the richer, barrel-influenced end rather than the lean style. It suits roast chicken, scallops, lobster, creamy pasta and a cheese course. Serve around 12°C, not fridge-cold, or the wine will be flattened. Young bottles usually need air, so open early or decant. It shows citrus and white peach with hazelnut, butter and toast from barrel ageing, a fuller texture and a saline, mineral finish.