2017 Benjamin Leroux Volnay, Cote de Beaune
A$136.00
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B17011V17
This year’s blend was drawn mostly from Les Grand Champs, a site abutting the 1er Cru belt that lies below the village, between Les Mitans and the D974. To this parcel Leroux married a few barrels of 1er Cru La Gigotte, which lies directly south. Looking forward, the 2018 includes some Carelles, which again lies directly south of Gigotte. Leroux getting his ducks in a row. Across the blend, just 10% new oak and roughly the same percentage of whole bunches were employed this year. This has a supple and flowing palate of red fruit, with fine energy and tender Volnay tannins. A very impressive run out for this core release. So perfumed, with raspberry and red roses to the fore, a silky core of fruit, just enough powdery tannins and a long sappy close. Delicious!
“Top Value. Super-fresh and perfumed aromas of red and dark berries, earth and a whiff of spice lead to sleek, well-delineated and punchy middle weight flavors that possess just a bit better depth on the ever-so-mildly austere finale that evidences a mineral character. This is a quality Volnay villages and worth checking out.”
91 points Allen Meadows Burghound burghound.com issue 75
“The 2017 Volnay Village produced a normal volume, according to Leroux, mostly from the lieu-dit of Grand Champs. It has a crisp blackberry and raspberry scented bouquet with light floral tones. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, plenty of sucrosity and an effervescent, orange-sorbet-tinged finish. Delicious.”
89-91 points Neal Martin vinous.com January 2019
| Product/Service Sold Out | Yes |
|---|---|
| En Primeur | No |
| New Arrivals | No |
| Wine Type | Red Wine |
| Country | France |
| Region | Burgundy, Volnay |
| Varietals | Pinot Noir |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Wine Points | 91 |
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