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Benjamin Leroux Volnay 1er Cru Les Caillerets 2021

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Benjamin Leroux Volnay 1er Cru Les Caillerets 2021
Producer Benjamin Leroux
Region, Country Volnay, France
Bottle Size 750ml
Product Code 23054-750

Natural cork. There’s an old saying in Burgundy that goes: “If you have not drunk Caillerets, you don't know Volnay”. Leroux could hardly conceal his excitement when he first told us he had access to a parcel of vines in this famous site, which he calls the ‘King of Volnay’. That excitement has certainly been borne out in the wines released so far.
Bordering 1er Cru Les Santenots to the south, and En Champans to the north, Caillerets is a beautifully exposed terroir that sits mid-slope and is exploited by growers such as d’Angerville, Lafarge and Pousse d’Or. The 14-odd-hectare vineyard is subdivided into three lieux-dits, with Leroux now farming 0.5 hectares of Pinot Fin (planted in 1945, 1985 and the late ‘90s) in the area known as Caillerets-Dessus. Crafted with a high proportion of whole bunches (60%; only the fruit from the youngest vines was destemmed), the wine was aged in roughly one-quarter new oak.



Benjamin Leroux Volnay 1er Cru Les Caillerets 2021

Reviews

“Two thirds whole bunch, 2 barrels made. Another colour with more crimson density. The nose stands up to be counted as well. The palate offers one or two darker notes, very spicy finish, some oak. Not quite as conclusive all the way through as the gorgeous Santenots, but perhaps the Caillerets needs more time.”
90-93 points, Jasper Morris MW, Inside Burgundy
“The 2021 Volnay Les Caillerets 1er Cru contains two-thirds whole bunches. This has a fragrant and floral bouquet with ample red fruit; the stems are supremely well assimilated. The palate is medium-bodied and showcases fine tension. It's linear and focused with a cohesive, slightly tertiary and persistent finish. Good potential.”
90-92 points, Neal Martin, Vinous

Reviews

“Two thirds whole bunch, 2 barrels made. Another colour with more crimson density. The nose stands up to be counted as well. The palate offers one or two darker notes, very spicy finish, some oak. Not quite as conclusive all the way through as the gorgeous Santenots, but perhaps the Caillerets needs more time.”
90-93 points, Jasper Morris MW, Inside Burgundy
“The 2021 Volnay Les Caillerets 1er Cru contains two-thirds whole bunches. This has a fragrant and floral bouquet with ample red fruit; the stems are supremely well assimilated. The palate is medium-bodied and showcases fine tension. It's linear and focused with a cohesive, slightly tertiary and persistent finish. Good potential.”
90-92 points, Neal Martin, Vinous

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