Winery Benjamin LerouxVolnay
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.
Taste structure of the Volnay from the Winery Benjamin Leroux
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Volnay of Winery Benjamin Leroux in the region of Burgundy is a with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Volnay of Winery Benjamin Leroux in the region of Burgundy often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or smoke and sometimes also flavors of minerality, red fruit or strawberries.
Food and wine pairings with Volnay
Pairings that work perfectly with Volnay
Original food and wine pairings with Volnay
The Volnay of Winery Benjamin Leroux matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of quick beef bourguignon, roast veal orloff with mushrooms or blood duck (tour d'argent).
Details and technical informations about Winery Benjamin Leroux's Volnay.
Discover the grape variety: Pinot noir
Pinot noir is an important red grape variety in Burgundy and Champagne, and its reputation is well known! Great wines such as the Domaine de la Romanée Conti elaborate their wines from this famous grape variety, and make it a great variety. When properly vinified, pinot noit produces red wines of great finesse, with a wide range of aromas depending on its advancement (fruit, undergrowth, leather). it is also the only red grape variety authorized in Alsace. Pinot Noir is not easily cultivated beyond our borders, although it has enjoyed some success in Oregon, the United States, Australia and New Zealand.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Volnay from Winery Benjamin Leroux are 2010, 2014, 2013, 2012 and 2015.
Informations about the Winery Benjamin Leroux
The Winery Benjamin Leroux is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 70 wines for sale in the of Volnay to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Volnay
The wine region of Volnay is located in the region of Côte de Beaune of Burgundy of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine des Comtes Lafon or the Domaine de Chassorney produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Volnay are Pinot noir, Gamay noir and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Volnay often reveals types of flavors of cherry, perfume or black fruits and sometimes also flavors of dried fruit, red currant or floral.
The wine region of Burgundy
Bourgogne is the catch-all regional appellation title of the Burgundy wine region in eastern France ("Bourgogne" is the French name for Burgundy). Burgundy has a Complex and comprehensive appellation system; counting Premier Cru and Grand Cru titles, the region has over 700 appellation titles for its wines. Thus, Burgundy wines often come from one Vineyard (or several separate vineyards) without an appellation title specific to the region, Village or even vineyard. A standard Burgundy wine may be made from grapes grown in one or more of Burgundy's 300 communes.
The word of the wine: Juice
The juice of wine grapes (intended for wine making) is colourless. It is the anthocyanins contained in the grape skin that colour the juice during maceration.
