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 Vintage2015 Label 1 of 18 
TypeRed
ProducerBenjamin Leroux
VarietyPinot Noir
Designationn/a
Vineyardn/a
CountryFrance
RegionBurgundy
SubRegionCôte de Beaune
AppellationVolnay
UPC Code(s)400005688089, 7071115148768

Drinking Windows and Values
Drinking window: Drink between 2021 and 2026 (based on 24 user opinions)

Community Tasting History

Community Tasting Notes (average 90.2 pts. and median of 90 pts. in 7 notes) - hiding notes with no text

 Tasted by richard.presser on 1/29/2023 & rated 90 points: DNP Minor sediment.
Medium red. Good colour.
Fine, spicy , red fruited - ripe red cherry.
Fine, med-light weight Volnay flavours and structure. Again, red cherry.
Lovely balance and weight. A good Villages. Shows Ben Leroux’s mastery.
Showing better than the other recent half bottle. Drinking very well. (505 views)
 Tasted by richard.presser on 1/6/2023 & rated 90 points: Half bottle. Slight sediment.
Good colour for Pinot.
Lovely red fruits with a briary overlay.
Lovely ripe red fruits, held by good acid. Tannins are fine and restrained. Good intensity for a Villages. Burghound says it has PC fruit in it. That fits.
A lovely drink. The half is drinking well now. I would leave the bottle at least 3 more years. (478 views)
 Tasted by Orange Tsian on 2/4/2021 & rated 89 points: 开瓶是比较浓郁甜美的红果,成熟的红樱桃、覆盆子、蔓越莓等等,带点红枣,嗅觉上饱满圆润。虽然有点皮毛、菌菇、甘草、药草以及一点香料,整体还比较干净。入口整体比较轻,酸度高企,一直持续到后段,随后还持留在舌面和后口腔,丹宁细腻光滑,果味层层叠叠,樱桃、黑莓、覆盆子、蔓越莓等,有红有黑,中后段有点陈皮粉、山楂粉和甘草等味道,像以前吃的百草丹,收尾比较长。89-90/100 (688 views)
 Tasted by Raizes on 7/29/2019 & rated 89 points: 香气并不复杂,以草莓、樱桃等红色水果的清新果香为主,佐以甘草、丁香,以及醒酒后补充进的少许泥土气息。入口集中度出色,单宁细腻,虽然现在喝起来融合度还有欠缺,但浓郁的果香和圆润的口感依然比较愉悦。89-90 (1025 views)
 Tasted by RuneW on 6/13/2019 & rated 91 points: Initially, the wine offers delicious bright pinot-perfumes with fresh raspberries and strawberries, but as it breathes it moves towards darker and more spicy territory. I do pick up a hint of wood here, but it is very well integrated. On the palate, the wine is sleek and silky, but still with good concentration. Bright fruit, bright acidity and polished tannins come very well together in a juciy and lingering finish. Lovely juice. (899 views)
 Tasted by oropeza on 5/19/2019: Beautiful floral nose, red fruit and beef flavors, nice soft tannins, finishes with good acidity... YUM. (657 views)

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By Allen Meadows
Burghound, Apr-17, Issue #66
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Pinot Noir

Varietal character (Appellation America) | Varietal article (Wikipedia)
Pinot Noir is the Noble red grape of Burgundy, capable of ripening in a cooler climate, which Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot will not reliably do. It is unpredictable and difficult both to grow and to vinify, but results in some of the finest reds in the world. It is believed to have been selected from wild vines two thousand years ago. It is also used in the production of champagne. In fact, more Pinot Noir goes into Champagne than is used in all of the Cote d'Or! It is also grown in Alsace, Jura, Germany, the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Romania, Switzerland, Austria, Croatia, Serbia, Italy, and so forth, with varying degrees of success.


Pinot Noir is one of the world's most prestigious grapes. It is very difficult to grow and thrives well in France, especially in Champagne and Burgundy. Pinot Noir thrives less in hot areas, is picky on soil, and deserves some oak storage.

Pinot Noir, or Blauburgunder / Spätburgunder in German, is a blue grapevine - and, as the German name suggests, the grape comes originally from Burgundy in France.

The grape, which thrives in calcareous soils, is used primarily for the production of red wine, and it is widely regarded as producing some of the best wines in the world. The wine style is often medium-bodied with high fruit acidity and soft tannins. It can be quite peculiar in fragrance and taste, and not least in structure - which may be why it is referred to as "The Grapes Ballerina".
Pinot Noir is also an important ingredient in sparkling wines, not least in champagne since it is fruity, has good acidity and contains relatively little tannins.
The grape is considered quite demanding to grow. The class itself consists of tightly packed grapes, which makes it more sensitive to rot and other diseases.

Pinot Noir changes quite easily and is genetically unstable. It buds and matures early which results in it often being well ripened. Climate is important for this type of grape. It likes best in cool climates - in warm climates the wines can be relaxed and slightly pickled.
In cooler climates, the wine can get a hint of cabbage and wet leaves, while in slightly warmer regions we often find notes of red berries (cherries, strawberries, raspberries, currants), roses and slightly green notes when the wine is young. With age, more complex aromas of forest floor, fungi and meat emerge.

In Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Hungary, it often produces light wines with less character. However, it has produced very good results in California, Oregon and New Zealand.

With its soft tannins and delicate aroma, it is excellent for white fish, chicken and light meat. For the stored wines you can serve small game. Classic duck breast is a matter of course, a Boeuf Burgundy and Pinot Noir are pure happiness.

Pinot Noir loses quality by over-harvesting.
Pinot Noir is prone to diseases, especially rot and mildew. Viruses cause major problems especially in Burgundy.
Pinot Noir are large round grapes with thin skins. Relatively high in alcohol content. Medium rich tannins and good with acid.
As a young person, Pinot Noir has a distinctly fruity character such as raspberries, cherries and strawberries.
A mature Pinot Noir, the taste is different. Cherry goes into plum and prune flavors. It smells of rotten leaves, coffee, moist forest floor and animal wine. This must be experienced.
In warm climates you find boiled plum, some rustic, little acid.
If the grapes are over-grown, the wine will be thin, with little color and flavor.

France

Vins de France (Office National Interprofessionnel des Vins ) | Pages Vins, Directory of French Winegrowers | French Wine (Wikipedia)

Wine Scholar Guild vintage ratings

2018 vintage: "marked by a wet spring, a superb summer and a good harvest"
2019 vintage reports
2021: "From a general standpoint, whether for white, rosé or red wines, 2021 is a year marked by quality in the Rhône Valley Vineyards. Structured, elegant, fresh and fruity will be the main keywords for this new vintage."
2022 harvest: idealwine.info | wine-searcher.com

Burgundy

Les vins de Bourgogne (Bureau interprofessionnel des vins de Bourgogne) (and in English)

Burgundy - The province of eastern France, famous for its red wines produced from Pinot Noir and its whites produced from Chardonnay. (Small of amounts of Gamay and Aligoté are still grown, although these have to be labeled differently.) The most famous part of the region is known as the Cote d'Or (the Golden Slope). It is divided into the Cote de Beaune, south of the town of Beaune (famous principally for its whites), and the Cote de Nuits, North of Beaune (home of the most famous reds). In addition, the Cote Chalonnaise and the Maconnais are important wine growing regions, although historically a clear level (or more) below the Cote d'Or. Also included by some are the regions of Chablis and Auxerrois, farther north.

Burgundy Report | Les Grands Jours de Bourgogne - na stejné téma od Heleny Baker

# 2013 Vintage Notes:
* "2013 is a vintage that 20 years ago would have been a disaster." - Will Lyons
* "low yields and highly variable reds, much better whites." - Bill Nanson
* "Virtually all wines were chaptalised, with a bit of sugar added before fermentation to increase the final alcohol level." - Jancis Robinson

# 2014 Vintage Notes:
"We have not had such splendid harvest weather for many years. This will ensure high quality (fragrant, classy and succulent are words already being used) across the board, up and down the hierarchy and well as consistently from south to north geographically apart from those vineyards ravaged by the hail at the end of June." - Clive Coates

# 2015 Vintage Notes:
"Low yields and warm weather allowed for ample ripeness, small berries and an early harvest. Quality is looking extremely fine, with some people whispering comparisons with the outstanding 2005 vintage. Acid levels in individual wines may be crucial." - Jancis Robinson

# 2017 Vintage Notes:
"Chablis suffered greatly from frost in 2017, resulting in very reduced volumes. As ever, the irony seems to be that what remains is very good quality, as it is in the Côte d’Or. Cooler nights across the region have resulted in higher-than-usual acidity, with good conditions throughout the harvest season allowing for ripe, healthy fruit." - Jancis Robinson

# 2018 Vintage Notes:
"The most successful region for red Burgundy in 2018 was the Côte de Beaune. The weather was ideal in this area, with just enough sunlight and rain to produce perfectly balanced wines naturally." - Vinfolio

Côte de Beaune


Côte de Beaune (Bureau interprofessionnel des vins de Bourgogne)


Vineyard maps on weinlagen.info

Volnay

Vineyard maps on weinlagen.de

 
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