Volnay, Clos des Ducs, 1er Cru, 2021

Name: Volnay, Clos des Ducs, 1er Cru
Brand: Marquis d'Angerville
Price: 247.18 GBP

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justerini & brooks tasting note

Reserved and tightly wound but by far the most complex wine in the cellar. Brooding, earthy sloe, tayberry and bramble characteristics; there is a measured power and toned muscle gripping the fruit. The tannic framework is fortifying but not overwhelming, and there is a noble, velvety touch to the texture. Imposing and impressive but with plenty more to give.

critic reviews

92-94/100William Kelley,Robert Parker Wine Advocate

The 2021 Volnay 1er Cru Clos des Ducs is more reserved than the Champans, unwinding to reveal scents of plums, wild berries, vine smoke, spices and sweet soil tones. Medium to full-bodied, ample and seamless, with powdery tannins and excellent depth at the core, it's bright and perfumed, concluding with a long, saline finish.

date of review 01/2023

92-94/100Neal Martin,Vinous

The 2021 Volnay Clos des Ducs 1er Cru, whose illustrious pedigree did not preclude it from frost damage, nevertheless has a distinctive nose that seems anomalous to d'Angerville's other crus: darker fruit, much more marine-influenced, to the point where you would imagine there might be stems (it is 100% de-stemmed like the other crus). The palate is very well structured, edgier than the Champans, more saline with modest grip towards the slightly saturnine finish. This will require 3-4 years in bottle. Excellent, somehow a bit…enigmatic.

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date of review 01/2023