2023 Benjamin Leroux Volnay 1er Cru "Les Santenots", Burgundy, FranceABOUT THIS WINE The "Les Santenots" vineyard is located on the border between Volnay and Meursault producing some of the most powerful and structured wines in Volnay. Classified as Premier Cru, this site boasts clay limestone soils that impart both depth and finesse to the wine. The wine is aged in French oak barrels, harmonizing the natural richness of the fruit with soft tannins and a mineral backbone. ABOUT THIS PRODUCER Benjamin Leroux is

Flavors of nectarine

Malolactic fermentation takes place in stainless steel and concrete tanks

we have rejuvenated our Chardonnay and Aligoté vineyards

herbal notes

Natural primary and natural secondary (malolactic) fermentations

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Cyril and Jean-Mi are kindred spirits in the natural wine world

of the total and the oldest barrels are 5 years old from several coopers

The elevage is roughly one quarter used barrels and the balance stainless tank

Produced in the rolling hills of Beaujolais