Benjamin Leroux Volnay 1er Cru Les Mitans 2023 bodegas-fernando-de-castilla helps drive the wine and

helps drive the wine and aid in further complexity

The north-facing elegance of this bright premier cru infuses freshness and purity of lemon

elongated tannins bring cohesion and finesse

but possesses interest and complexity for the drinker

a fact that must be in part related to the estate’s conversion to biodynamic viticulture

Benjamin Leroux Volnay 1er Cru Les Mitans 2023 bodegas-fernando-de-castilla helps drive the wine andLes Mitans derives from the old French for centre, and this is likely the source of the name as this Cru lies at the heart of the appellation, on the slopes beneath the village. Lerouxs 0. 65 hectare parcel is close to the Volnay 1er Cru Clos de la Barre and encroaches into the Mitans lOrmeau lieu dit. The soil is fine clay, shot through with limestone, which preserves excellent moisture during dry spells. The vines are 50 years old on average. This