Bénédicte Leroy and her husband Manu Leroy are highly regarded at Dirty Vine. The land they farm in Essoyes, Champagne, was purchased by her family in 1975 to raise sheep. Grapes were also planted and farmed, but they were eventually sold off to other local winemakers. In 2009, when her father was about to retire, Bénédicte and Manu took over the farm with the condition that they would farm organically and produce their own wine. They have done just that ever since. They received their organic certification in 2013, followed by biodynamic certification in 2014. The winery has been sulfur-free since 2013.

Driven by their passion for farming, Bénédicte and Manu have created a self-sustaining ecosystem around their vineyards, providing for both their family (who live on the property) and their animals.

The 11 12 13 is the only non-vintage cuvée the couple produces. It includes a small amount of reserve wine from every parcel dating back to 2011, along with some organically grown grapes from their neighbors. All wines are made with natural yeast, with no fining, filtering, or added liqueur.