Benjamin has been a good friend of ours since his days at Comte Armand, and his powerful, impressive winemaking style shines through in 2020 where concentration meets with backbone and guile in the Volnay commune. He remembers his first ever visit to the UK back in 1999 where he spent some time staying with Richard Wheeler (Johnny’s father, sadly passed away last year), memorable not least for the friendly dispute regarding the relative merits of local Mersea native Oysters versus their French counterparts! Benjamin’s Volnay 1er Cru Les Mitans reflects the greatest attributes of this excellent vintage. Density, richness and structure are all to the fore in a cuvée which gets better with every passing vintage.
With demand (and therefore prices) for St Aubin skyrocketing in recent years, Auxey-Duresses has replaced it as one of the best sources of value whites with more than a passing resemblance to the hallowed communes on the other side of the hill. Once again, Benjamin’s hand is plain to see through this wonderfully fresh white of great textural interest – one to drink over the next 3 to 5 years, and a brilliant alternative to the classic styles.
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2020 Benjamin Leroux, Volnay Premier Cru, Les Mitans 6x75cl £366 / Case£24 / BottleDuty Status: In BondAvailability: En Primeur
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2020 Benjamin Leroux, Auxey-Duresses, Blanc 6x75cl
White ⋅ Burgundy ⋅ France
£144 / Case£24 / BottleDuty Status: In BondAvailability: En Primeur
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Tasting Notes
Tasting Notes
Vinous 87-89
The 2020 Auxey-Duresses Village Blanc needed a little more encouragement on the nose compared to the other cuvées, but it eventually reveals touches of green apple and pear. The palate is well balanced with a rounded mouthfeel, maybe just missing a little “bite” on the finish, but there is decent length.
Anticipated maturity: 2023-2030
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