Benjamin Leroux Volnay 2023

Leroux is a master of Volnay and has produced outstanding examples for over two decades. A similar cuvee to last year, the 2023 is a blend of Les Grands Poisots and Les Petits Poisots, the two lieux-dits that border Pommard. Then, there is a healthy selection from Leroux’s 1er Cru vineyards. Leaning towards Pommard in style, the deep clay soils and old vines here give density and ripe tannins, which Leroux complements with judicious use of whole bunches and maturation in large oak. It’s a deep yet wonderfully complex Pinot, and already drinking well. Outstanding for the level. Importer’s notes.

“Dense purple. The nose needs freshening up a touch, which will be sorted by a sulphur adjustment. A lovely concentration of fruit on the palate, fleshing out nicely, with a well-constructed finish on gentle tannins.” 89-91 points, Jasper Morris MW, Inside Burgundy.