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Benjamin Leroux Volnay 1er Cru Les Mitans 2020

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Benjamin Leroux Volnay 1er Cru Les Mitans 2020
Producer Benjamin Leroux
Region, Country Volnay, France
Bottle Size 750ml
Product Code 20995-750

‘Mitans’ derives from the old French for centre, and this is likely the source of the name as this Cru lies at the heart of the appellation (on the slopes beneath the village). This 0.65-hectare parcel is close to the Volnay 1er Cru Clos de la Barre and encroaches into the Mitans l’Ormeau lieu-dit. The soil here is fine clay shot through with limestone, and the vines are, on average, 50 years old. Just a pinch of whole bunch this year.

Benjamin Leroux Volnay 1er Cru Les Mitans 2020

Reviews

“From the Ormeau part of Mitans. Very dark colour. Ripe fruit with a sundried element, quite dark fruit for Volnay, but the tannins are ripe and the acidity is lower. Medium density and persistence.” 88-91 points
Jasper Morris, Inside Burgundy
“The 2020 Volnay Les Mitans 1er Cru has a generous bouquet with red cherries, blackcurrant and violet aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red fruit, quite spicy with white pepper and clove notes towards the finish. Very fine, but it needs time.”
Neal Martin, Vinous

Reviews

“From the Ormeau part of Mitans. Very dark colour. Ripe fruit with a sundried element, quite dark fruit for Volnay, but the tannins are ripe and the acidity is lower. Medium density and persistence.” 88-91 points
Jasper Morris, Inside Burgundy
“The 2020 Volnay Les Mitans 1er Cru has a generous bouquet with red cherries, blackcurrant and violet aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red fruit, quite spicy with white pepper and clove notes towards the finish. Very fine, but it needs time.”
Neal Martin, Vinous

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