2010 St Aubin Blanc Murgers des Dents de Chien

Expressive yellow stone fruits, spices and a light veneer of floral-infused honey emerge from the 2010 St. Aubin Les Murgers des Dents de Chien. Layers of nuanced fruit continue to blossom on the textured, inviting finish. This is a very typical and representative example from one of the top sites in St. Aubin, another village that deserves considerable attention. Anticipated maturity: 2012+. Benjamin Leroux is probably best known to readers for his superb work at Comte Armand, but the wines Leroux crafts under his own micro-negociant label are equally worthy of attention. Readers may also want to check out my video interview with Leroux on our website for more on his views on current vintages. In addition to the wines listed here, I also tasted just about all the 2011 whites. Those wines are shaping up beautifully and in some cases will rival or perhaps even surpass the 2010s for their balance. If the 2010s have a weakness here, it is that they are at times a bit on the heavy side. A Becky Wasserman Selection, Le Serbet, various American importers, including: Fine Vines, IL; tel. (708) 343-6702, Cavatappi, Washington; tel. (206) 282-5226, Veritas Imports, CA; tel. (310) 205-3800, Verity Wine Partners, New York, NY; tel. (212) 683-8763