Leroux Benjamin - Volnay 2023 (750ml)
Price: $144.99
| Producer | Leroux Benjamin |
| Country | France |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Varietal | Pinot Noir |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Sku | 205411 |
| Size | 750ml |
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Leroux Benjamin Description
One of the wonderful aspects of Domaine du Comte Armand, is the family’s habit since 1985 of placing their trust in surprisingly youthful talent. Their instincts have been remarkable. Between Pascal Marchand and Paul Zinetti was Benjamin Leroux, who was handed the reins of the domaine in 1999, at the age of 24.
Ben stayed at Comte Armand for fifteen vintages and started his own side project in 2007. Though there are no family vineyards, he now vinifies approximately 30 hectares, 8 of which are domaine holdings that are farmed organically and biodynamically.
His range of appellations is astounding. It spans the Côte from Chassagne-Montrachet to Gevrey-Chambertin, and includes all levels in Burgundy’s hierarchy. Particular favorites of ours are his collection of premier crus, not only because many of them are the most prized, but sometimes precisely because of the opposite. Take Blagny. Right? Yet, with its high altitude and white marl soils, it produces reds and whites with such rebellious minerality and freshness they regularly steal the show.
Blagny is a good metaphor for Ben. Though he has become one of the most respected classical winemakers of his generation, his underlying unconformity, wit, and humour are why he is also among everyone’s most loved.
The Volnay is sourced from a blend of lieux-dits La Gigotte (Village and 1er Cru), Les Famines, 1er Cru Les Mitans, and 1er Cru Santenots from vines averaging 50yrs.
Vinous: 87-89 Points
The 2023 Volnay Village offers black cherries and blueberries on the nose, with hints of wilted violet. The palate is medium-bodied with a sweet core of black cherry fruit laced with licorice. Perhaps it's just a little "modern" in style toward the glossy finish, bearing the mark of the heat wave more than other cuvées.
Burghound: 87-89 Points
A different aromatic profile presents notes of mostly red berries, earth and a hint of exotic tea. The attractively vibrant, detailed and textured, if not especially dense, flavors exude a subtle minerality on the balanced, dusty, compact and acceptably persistent finale. This needs better depth so at least few years of keeping are suggested.
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