Domaine Leroy, Volnay Santenots Milieu other_regions with a honeyed quince character

with a honeyed quince character

fruitcake and sandalwood over a core of preserved plums

compact and moderately austere finale that also reflects a trace of warmth

cherry-vanilla

plus suggestions of bay leaves and balsamic

Domaine Leroy, Volnay Santenots Milieu other_regions with a honeyed quince characterA 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