The 2023 Benjamin Leroux Volnay is a beautifully perfumed and finely detailed Pinot Noir from one of the Côte de Beaune’s most elegant villages. Crafted in Benjamin Leroux’s restrained and terroir-focused style, the wine highlights Volnay’s hallmark finesse, floral lift and silky texture while retaining impressive depth and precision. The nose reveals wild strawberry, red cherry and raspberry layered alongside rose petal, subtle spice and delicate earthy notes, giving the wine remarkable freshness and elegance.
On the palate, it is light to medium-bodied with ultra-fine tannins, vibrant natural acidity and beautifully pure red berry fruit. Layers of cherry, cranberry and gentle savoury spice are balanced by chalky mineral tension and subtle whole-bunch complexity, finishing long, silky and finely detailed with excellent poise and persistence.
Ben’s Recommendation:
The 2023 Benjamin Leroux Volnay is a superb village Burgundy — fragrant, refined and beautifully expressive with classic Volnay elegance and finesse. Perfect with roast duck, quail, mushroom dishes, grilled salmon or soft washed-rind cheeses. Enjoy now with decanting or cellar through 2040+.
