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2017 Marquis d'Angerville Volnay Champans

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December 11, 2022 - $135

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RATINGS

92Wine Spectator

A polished style, with dark fruit flavors of black currant and blueberry, marked by solid tannins. Supple and fruity midpalate...earth- and mineral-tinged finish.

92-94Vinous / IWC

...wonderful grace and precision with mineral-infused cranberry and wild strawberry fruit. There is a sense of vitality and sophistication here...medium-bodied with fine grain tannin. The oak is beautifully integrated, notes of orange rind and even just a subtle touch of honey towards the relatively powerful and sustained finish that just feels audacious. Wonderful.

91-93The Wine Advocate

...bursting with expressive aromas of rose petal, ripe wild berries, blood orange rind and dark chocolate....medium to full-bodied, rich and textural, with a layered core of concentrated fruit, fine structuring tannins and a long finish...delightful gourmand wine.

91-94Burghound.com

...highly appealing freshness to the essence of red cherry, raspberry and floral elements, the latter of which is reflected by the sleek and relatively refined medium-bodied flavors that possess excellent punch on the beautifully persistent though markedly structured finish...better mid-palate density.

18Jancis Robinson

... Big and bold on the nose – almost brash! Masses of fruit, and brawn. Positively sprawling...mouth filling. Massive intensity, and precision again. Polished tannins and chewy chalky finish. Pretty impressive with a green-apple note on the end.

REGION

France, Burgundy, Côte d'Or, Côte de Beaune, Volnay, Champans

Volnay is a small appellation with just 904 vineyard acres and a town of fewer than 500 residents. Nevertheless, to Burgundy enthusiasts, it's a jewel. Clive Coates calls Volnay “one of the most delightful wines and one of the most rewarding communes in the Côte d’Or.” Robert M. Parker Jr. described Volnay as “the queen of the Côte de Beaune.” Volnay has always been appealing. In the 13th and 14th centuries the powerful Dukes of Burgundy acquired land there and built chateaux. The medieval town sits on the hillside above the vineyards and the appellation is restricted to red wines made of Pinot Noir. Though there are no Grands Crus, there are 35 Premiers Crus. Some reviewers say the lighter soil of Volnay, compared with Pommard to the north, makes Volnay wines more delicate and elegant than wines from neighboring appellations. Robert M. Parker Jr. wrote that Volnay has a “high-quality level of winemaking…The top Volnays possess an immense, seductive fruitiness and lushness…”

TYPE

Red Wine, Pinot Noir, 1er (Premier) Cru

This red wine is relatively light and can pair with a wide variety of foods. The grape prefers cooler climates and the wine is most often associated with Burgundy, Champagne and the U.S. west coast. Regional differences make it nearly as fickle as it is flexible.