Marquis D'angerville 2023

We are delighted to be able to release the exceptional 2023s from Domaine Marquis d’Angerville.

While 2023 was a little larger than 2022, it was not as big here as in 1990, 1999, or 2000; so a generous rather than bountiful crop. A heatwave arrived suddenly and the effects were rapid, so harvest was carried out promptly from the 4th September onwards, with potential alcohol levels ranging from 13.5 to 14. There are no changes to winemaking here, the fruit is all destemmed and very little new oak is used for élevage. Guillaume d’Angerville’s only concession to the vintage is bottling the wines a little earlier than usual, to capture their youthful fruit – and this is something they have in abundance. There is a distinct charm and openness to these ‘23s, the fruit has a welcoming glow to it while a satisfying juiciness provides a balancing sense of freshness – but more pleasing still is how each vineyard is as clear and distinct as ever. Terroir triumphs over vintage, despite nature’s best attempts!