2015 - Volnay 1er Cru Clos de la Cave des Ducs, Benjamin Leroux

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Tasting Notes

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Robert Parker Wine Advocate Neal Martin - 30 Dec 16
The 2015 Volnay 1er Cru Clos de la Caves des Ducs has a very pure bouquet: blackberry, raspberry coulis, a touch of wild forest floor and minerals - there is wonderful focus and control here. The palate is very well balanced with crisp acidity, the 50% whole bunch adding a little more edginess compared to the completely de-stemmed Volnay les Mitans, with precision all the way through to the finish. This is a "killer" offering from Benjamin Leroux.
Drinking Date: 2019 - 2032
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Vinous Stephen Tanzer - 01 Jan 17
(50% vendange entier; not yet racked; from well-drained light clay soil on the top of the slope): Dark red. Sexy nose combines smoky calcaire minerality, spices and a hint of game. Wonderfully silky and sweet in the middle, with hints of spices, game and leather. Very savory wine with a lot of personality, but in need of a racking. This very broad Volnay finishes with substantial dusty tannins.
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16.5
Jancis Robinson Jancis Robinson - 10 Jan 17
A little mossy on the nose and severe on the palate. Hard work at the moment. Will it soften and take on charm? I really don’t know, I’m afraid. (JR)
Drinking Date: 2026 - 2040