The 2010 Volnay Mitans reveals lovely sweetness and inner perfume to match its round, expressive fruit. The Mitans has a sense of poise that is quite promising, along with a touch more depth and fleshiness than the Aussy. Silky tannins frame the suave finish. Anticipated maturity: 2016-2030.
I continue to be impressed with the wines Benjamin Leroux is making under his own label. Leroux sources fruit from a number of top vineyards in the region. The wines are made in a facility Leroux shares with Nicolas Rossignol in the center of town. Unfortunately the 2010 Bonnes-Mares was too reduced to evaluate.
A Becky Wasserman Selection, Le Serbet, imported by Veritas Imports, Beverly Hills, CA; tel. (310) 205-3803, C’Est Vin, District of Columbia; tel. (703) 243-3559, Scott Paul Wines, Oregon; tel. (503) 852-7300, Wines Unlimited, Louisiana; tel. (504) 897-0191