Benjamin Leroux Volnay 1er Cru Les Roncerets

Colour is brownish red, expressive nose of spice. Quite developed on palate, reasonably full, soft. Just misses from the next level

This wine has developed very nicely. Lovely translucent red hue, enticing bouquet. Soft and balanced palate with plenty of fruit and an elegant finish.

Nice drinking Volnay, nicely balanced with pure fruit. While elegance is present is not yet fully mature. Finishes a bit short. This should benefit with a couple more years of cellar time.

It is rather pale, a sight that always pleases me as I know it means those loathsome arses who insist on their wines being at the black end of the inky purple spectrum will steer clear. The fruit on the nose is ripe and bright with a fresh, lively character. This nose is that of a light charmer that may not be rabidly livid with dimension but I feel it has a polished refinement that I associate with Benny L’s …