Marquis d'Angerville 2005 Volnay Clos Des Ducs

The Marquis d'Angerville 2005 Volnay Clos des Ducs embodies the pinnacle of Burgundian finesse and elegance. Its appearance is captivating, displaying a brilliant ruby hue that hints at its depth and intensity. On the nose, it exudes a captivating bouquet of ripe red fruits, including cherries, raspberries, and strawberries, interwoven with delicate floral notes and hints of earthy spices. With each sip, the palate is enveloped in a symphony of flavors, characterized by the wine's impeccable balance and finesse. Silky-smooth tannins provide structure and depth, while vibrant acidity adds brightness and lift. The finish is nothing short of extraordinary, lingering effortlessly with lingering notes of red fruit and subtle mineral nuances. This is a wine of exceptional pedigree and aging potential, destined to evolve gracefully in the cellar for many years to come.

Robert Parker - (94-95) Points

"The d’Angerville 2005 Volnay Clos des Ducs displays even more obvious structure than the Champans as well as concentration and complexity than the Taillepieds. Deep, rich meatiness, juicy fresh black fruits, bitter-sweet chocolate richness, ginger and cardamom, and chalky minerality are present throughout. This displays enough inner-mouth perfume and fineness of flavor to hold one’s interest and release one’s saliva for an extended period. Fine-grained and finely-integrated tannins are part of this wine’s tenacious cling. It will surely figure as one of the best in a long and distinguished line and be worth following for 15-20 years. This is one of those 2005s whose market price I have heard tell is bringing Pinot lovers to tears of despair, although the suggested retail pricing from the importer confirms the fact that neither they nor the domaine were greedy when it came to pricing this latest collection. (The impressively concentrated 2004 is a bit sweet-sour and faintly warm in finish today, but unlike so many wines of that vintage it is apt to have more to say for itself in another couple of years.)"

Antonio Galloni - 94+ Points

"Full, dark red. Very dark aromas of black fruits, spices, violet, licorice and minerals still seem a bit stunted. Then powerful, mouthfilling and classically dry on the palate, conveying a musky, lightly medicinal character to its black cherry, black raspberry, licorice and leather flavors. From the start, this very broad Volnay was the most backward wine in the cellar in 2005 and its huge tongue- and palate-saturating tannins still call for patience. (13.4% alcohol; September 19 harvest; 41 h/h; 3.55 pH)"