{"product_id":"copy-of-2023-benjamin-leroux-volnay-1er-cru-les-santenots-burgundy-france","title":"2024 Benjamin Leroux Volnay 1er Cru \"Caillerets\", Burgundy, France","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-WEB:98b36603-70e0-4fb2-bc63-aab45cc3cbc4-9\" data-is-intersecting=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:98b36603-70e0-4fb2-bc63-aab45cc3cbc4-9\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-WEB:98b36603-70e0-4fb2-bc63-aab45cc3cbc4-9\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-20\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-8 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-conversation-screenshot-content=\"\" class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"948b88d6-87c1-405b-8128-3e3795278767\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"7i9s6c\" data-start=\"521\" data-end=\"538\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eABOUT THE WINE\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"540\" data-end=\"948\"\u003eThe 2024 \u003cstrong data-start=\"549\" data-end=\"580\"\u003eVolnay 1er Cru \"Caillerets\"\u003c\/strong\u003e is sourced from one of Volnay's most distinguished Premier Cru vineyards, often regarded as among the appellation's finest terroirs. Situated on a gently sloping hillside with shallow, stony limestone soils—reflected in the vineyard's name, \u003cem data-start=\"822\" data-end=\"834\"\u003eCaillerets\u003c\/em\u003e, meaning \"little stones\"—the site consistently produces Pinot Noir of exceptional purity, finesse, and longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"950\" data-end=\"1549\"\u003eThe bouquet is remarkably perfumed, revealing layers of wild cherry, raspberry, red currant, crushed strawberries, rose petals, violets, and subtle notes of orange zest, sweet baking spice, forest floor, and chalky minerality. The palate is elegant and seamless, offering vibrant red fruit supported by lively acidity and extraordinarily fine, silky tannins. Rather than relying on sheer power, the wine captivates through precision, transparency, and remarkable energy. The finish is exceptionally long, graceful, and defined by lingering floral nuances and distinctive limestone-driven minerality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1551\" data-end=\"2075\"\u003eThe fruit is harvested entirely by hand and meticulously sorted before fermentation with indigenous yeasts. Benjamin Leroux employs gentle extraction to preserve the vineyard's delicate aromatic profile and refined tannin structure. The wine is matured in French oak barrels with only a restrained proportion of new oak, allowing the purity of the fruit and the character of the terroir to remain at the forefront. Minimal intervention throughout élevage ensures an authentic expression of this exceptional Premier Cru site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2077\" data-end=\"2315\"\u003eAlthough already captivating in its youth, \u003cstrong data-start=\"2120\" data-end=\"2151\"\u003eVolnay 1er Cru \"Caillerets\"\u003c\/strong\u003e possesses the structure and balance to evolve beautifully over the next \u003cstrong data-start=\"2224\" data-end=\"2239\"\u003e12–20 years\u003c\/strong\u003e, developing even greater aromatic complexity and silky refinement with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2317\" data-end=\"2480\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2317\" data-end=\"2334\"\u003eFood Pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e An exceptional match for roast duck, squab, veal tenderloin, herb-crusted lamb, wild mushroom dishes, truffle risotto, or aged Comté and Gruyère.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"kvn56h\" data-start=\"2487\" data-end=\"2508\"\u003eABOUT THE PRODUCER\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2510\" data-end=\"2865\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eBenjamin Leroux\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is regarded as one of Burgundy's leading contemporary winemakers. After serving as régisseur at \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eComte Armand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, he established his own domaine and négociant house in 2007, quickly earning international recognition for wines that combine precision, elegance, and faithful expressions of terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2867\" data-end=\"3263\"\u003eWorking with sustainably farmed vineyards and long-standing grower partners, Leroux emphasizes meticulous vineyard management, low yields, and harvesting at optimal maturity. In the cellar, he favors indigenous yeast fermentations, gentle extraction, restrained use of French oak, and minimal intervention, ensuring each wine reflects the unique identity of its vineyard with clarity and balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3265\" data-end=\"3629\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eHis wines have become benchmarks for modern Burgundy, admired for their purity, transparency, and understated sophistication. The \u003cstrong data-start=\"3395\" data-end=\"3426\"\u003eVolnay 1er Cru \"Caillerets\"\u003c\/strong\u003e perfectly embodies this philosophy, capturing the vineyard's renowned floral elegance, limestone-driven minerality, and exceptional finesse in a wine of remarkable precision and enduring age-worthiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Benjamin Leroux","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53083581907233,"sku":"210000022201","price":209.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/6785\/3601\/files\/BHSTOCKWINEPHOTO-donotedit_10_df9ad95a-97ed-432a-8f38-81dfc8c66b8f.png?v=1785179942","url":"https:\/\/perrineswine.com\/products\/copy-of-2023-benjamin-leroux-volnay-1er-cru-les-santenots-burgundy-france","provider":"PERRINE's WINE SHOP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}