[SOLD-OUT] Benjamin Leroux Volnay 2021

 

"There is no La Gigotte this year, so the 2021 blend was drawn from younger vines in the 1er Cru Mitans, along with Les Grands Poisots, a village lieu-dit that borders Pommard. There was just a pinch of whole bunch this year, with Leroux again picking out the best-looking bunches at the sorting table. Such a pretty wine, perfumed and aromatic. The tannins are gentle and carefully enveloped in the voluptuous texture. Quite delicious. There’s no denying that Leroux is a master of this village, and once again this is a terrific release." - Winery

 

"With respect to the reds, 2021 marks a sharp return to the vivid red fruit of cooler growing seasons. Red cherries, crushed strawberries, often traits of orange rind or blood orange, most are far removed from the black/blue-fruited 2019s and 2020s. Alcohol levels are much lower than the previous three years, usually between 12.0% and 12.5%. That’s a degree or more, less than the levels we were getting accustomed to. There is greater underlying mineralité, tension, and vibrancy on the palate compared to recent vintages. Tannins, at best, are finely chiselled, and the finishes often contain plenty of sapidity." - Neal Martin

 

  Organic   Biodynamic  

Country:

France

Region:

France- Burgundy CotedeBeaune

Variety:

Wine Red - Pinot noir

Size:

750mL