'Mitans' finds its origins in old French, signifying "center," which is apt as this vineyard lies at the heart of the appellation, nestled on the slopes beneath the village, encompassing a 0.65-hectare parcel that shares proximity with Volnay 1er Cru Clos de la Barre and extends into the Mitans l'Ormeau lieu-dit, where the soil is characterized by the interplay of fine clay and limestone, and the vines, averaging 50 years in age, received just a subtle touch of whole bunch fermentation in the current vintage.

Renowned for its reputation as one of the most refined, gracefully structured, and thought-provoking expressions of Volnay, even as Leroux consistently produces wines of profound depth and intensity, the 2020 vintage stays true to this distinguished profile.