Domaine Marquis d'Angerville Clos des Ducs, Volnay Premier Cru, France 2023

Clos des Ducs, Volnay Premier Cru 2023 comes from the domaine’s historic monopole vineyard and exemplifies the refinement and depth that make this site legendary. Crafted from 100% Pinot Noir and farmed biodynamically, the wine offers a poised, layered expression of Volnay, with aromas of red and dark cherry, rose petal, subtle spice, and crushed stone. The palate is precise and elegant, balancing ripe fruit with vibrant acidity and finely woven tannins, finishing long and mineral. While beautifully detailed already, it has the structure and harmony to age gracefully for decades, often rivaling Grand Cru Burgundy in stature.

" Aromas of dark berries cassis and cherries mingled with spices and orange rind in a complex bouquet introduce the 2023 Volnay 1er Cru Clos des Ducs, a medium to full-bodied, complete wine that in some respects represents the synthesis of the d'Angerville premiers crus—the finesse and perfume of Caillerets, the layers of Taillepieds and the structure of Champans, united in a whole that's more than the sum of its parts." Wine Advocate 93-96