The 2009 Benoni “Classique” is pale gold in color with a brilliant nose of citrus and green apple lightly kissed with wood. But what really sets this one apart is the fine kernel of high-toned citrus coupled with wet stone minerality that speaks so brilliantly of the spot, the vintage and Monsieur X’s brilliant hands.

Tasting notes

"Pale green color. Mouthwatering, vibrant nose of ripe green apple, minerals, lightly laced with new oak. Rich and compact on the attack with a fine ripe honey/apple core, beautifully layered, with excellent small berry Sonoma Coast persistence. Drink now-2013."