2022, Maison Benjamin Leroux, VOLNAY, 1er Cru, 'Mitans'The 2022 Volnay Les Mitans 1er Cru is quite reticent on the nose at first, though well defined, slightly more earthy than the Village Cru. The palate is medium bodied with crunchy red fruit, mulberry, raspberry, marmalade and a touch of Chinese 5 spice towards its fleshy finish. Drink over the next decade. 89 91 Neal Martin, Vinous (2023). Fresh mid purple. This also has a fresher quality to the fruit, lively strawberry, I thought of some whole

It achieves a feat that only cool years can provide: smooth texture

sage and bay leaf

This gains intensity in the glass and does eventually overtake the Bâtard

it strolls out of the glass with ready-for-business notes of warm black plums

the wine finished with a moderate 13

Impressive wine

planted in 1988

What a lovely Savigny-les-Beaune

Slightly the richest nose

this has a harmonious and engaging bouquet

It has liquorice and flint edges all the way giving a savoury touch and clear minerality as well as dark chocolate and clove spice

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