2015 - Volnay 1er Cru Clos de la Cave des Ducs, Benjamin Leroux

Country: France |
Region: Burgundy |
Appellation: Volnay |
Producer: Benjamin Leroux |
Classification: Premier Cru |
Colour: Red |
ABV: 13% |
In Bond Incl. VAT

Tasting Notes

90-92
Vinous Stephen Tanzer - 01 Jan 17
(50% vendange entier; not yet racked; from well-drained light clay soil on the top of the slope): Dark red. Sexy nose combines smoky calcaire minerality, spices and a hint of game. Wonderfully silky and sweet in the middle, with hints of spices, game and leather. Very savory wine with a lot of personality, but in need of a racking. This very broad Volnay finishes with substantial dusty tannins.
Drinking Date:
Volnay Fine Wine

Volnay

Volnay, in Burgundy's Côte de Beaune, is famed for elegant, refined Pinot Noir wines with silky texture, aromatic complexity, and graceful ageing potential. These wines feature delicate flavours of red berries, like cherry and raspberry, with floral notes and subtle earth and spice. Though lacking Grand Cru vineyards, Premier Crus like Les Caillerets and Clos des Chênes are highly esteemed for their finesse and depth. Top producers include Domaine Michel Lafarge, Domaine Marquis d'Angerville, and Domaine Hubert de Montille, all dedicated to expressing Volnay's unique terroir.