Les Mitans sits at the heart of Volnay, a Premier Cru vineyard long recognised for producing wines of quiet depth and longevity. Benjamin Leroux, who grew up in Beaune and trained at Cos d’Estournel and Domaine Dujac, selects old vine fruit from this prized mid-slope site. His approach in the cellar is classical and considered, whole bunches as vintage allows, indigenous yeasts, élevage in mostly older French oak, and minimal intervention throughout.

In the glass, the wine tends to balance lifted red fruits, such as cherry and raspberry, with earthy and spicy notes, often opening with floral aromas before revealing fine, persistent tannins. The structure is firm enough to reward cellaring, yet the detail and clarity of the fruit make it approachable at a young age. For Australian collectors seeking serious Burgundy without excess, this is a benchmark Volnay from one of the region’s most respected modern négociants. Quantities are small; allocation is recommended.