Domaine Leroy, Volnay Santenots Milieu Size:3x750ml Patience required

Patience required

Like the Malconsorts this intensely mineral-driven effort is somewhat less structured than usual though it certainly doesn’t lack for power and punch

and a hint of chocolate in the background

This maiden release comes from 6

Then plush and elegant in the mouth

Domaine Leroy, Volnay Santenots Milieu Size:3x750ml Patience requiredA densely fruited if again notably restrained nose expresses notes of red cherry, dark pinot and whiffs of spice, rose petal and warm earth. There is good power to the succulent and enveloping medium weight plus flavors that offer even better minerality if, somewhat surprisingly, a bit less concentration, on the slightly awkward if notably firm finish. Leroy has a first rate track record with this wine so perhaps I caught it on a bad day but this