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| Community Tasting Notes (average 90.3 pts. and median of 90 pts. in 6 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by Hanibal on 10/24/2019 & rated 91 points: surprisingly good and fruity for 2013. A very nice surprise had low expectations (1600 views) | | | Tasted by Jonathanmustang on 8/31/2016 & rated 90 points: Absolument délicieux! Une bombe de fruit, très accessible, fruit rouge, un peu surette, framboise, pas de bois, tannins très léger
Easy drink, frais et fruité (2041 views) | | | Tasted by smphelps on 1/30/2016 & rated 90 points: Bright ruby red. Brisk and a tad tart with sour cherry, cherry candy, lime and citrus. Firm with high acidity. From the list Ai Fiori NYC. (1698 views) | | | Tasted by stiang on 11/30/2015 & rated 89 points: Fantastisk dyp nese allerede på barnerovstadiet; krydret, modne bringebær, kirsebær, ørlite fat. Pen frukt på den mørke og krydrede siden også i munnen, nokså elegant men strukturert. Bra lengde. Men det er en syre her som stikker litt ut og det gjør at vinen ikke fremstår helt balansert/integrert. Håper det går seg til, og at vi ikke står ovenfor en 08-ish årgang.. (2240 views) |
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Burghound, Apr-15, Issue #58
(Domaine Marquis d'Angerville Volnay "1er" 1er Cru Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Jancis Robinson, MW
JancisRobinson.com (3/18/2015)
(Dom Marquis d'Angerville, Premier Cru Volnay Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Stephen Tanzer
Vinous, The 2013 Red Burgundies (Jan 2015) (11/1/2014)
(Domaine Marquis D'angerville Volnay 1er Cru) Subscribe to see review text. | By Antonio Galloni
Vinous, The 2013 & 2012 Red Burgundies (Apr 2015) (11/1/2014)
(Marquis D’angerville Volnay 1er Cru) Subscribe to see review text. |
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| Domaine Marquis d'Angerville Producer website
When it comes to Volnay, there is one name, one grower that immediately comes to mind: d`Angerville. It was my pleasure to taste several new vintages with the late Jacques d`Angerville in London, someone who always spared time to discuss the vagaries of the growing season and style of his wines. The domaine has continued to strive successfully following his passing.
History
The roots of the domaine can be traced back to the Baron de Mesnil who owned vast tracts of land at the beginning of the 19th century, much of it leased out to farmers and sharecroppers who planted a few rows of vines and tended to the crops or cattle. The prized parcel of vineyard was "Clos-des-Ducs" that lay adjacent to the maison noble.
At the end of the 19th century the Mesnil and d`Angerville family were united when Jacques d`Angerville's grandfather was betrothed to Madamemoiselle de Mesnil and it was his son, confusingly also named Jacques, who was prescient in bottling at the domaine in the 1920's and campaigned for banning of blending wines from outside the region or country, before the Appellation Controlée system was implemented in 1936. However, this made d’Angerville something of an outcast, rebuked by neighbours who did not want to see an end to their own malpractices.
The senior Jacques d`Angerville passed away in 1952, but his identically named son had already taken control of the domaine since the end of the war. Jacques d`Angerville’s final vintage was the 2002, whereupon Guillaume d`Angerville has taken the reins, aided by his right hand man and brother-in-law, Rénaud de Villette.
Vineyards
The heart of the vineyards lie within the premier cru climats in Volnay. These include the aforementioned 2.4 hectare Clos-des-Ducs, 3.98 hectares of Les Champans, 1.57 hectares of Fremiets, just over 1 hectare of Taille-Pieds and 0.45 hectares of Caillerets. They also own tiny parcels in other climats: 0.65 hectares in "L'Ormeau", 0.53 hectares in "Les Angles" and 0.31 hectares of Pitures (all Premier Crus) but these are mostly blended together. In addition there are 0.5 hectares in Meursault Santenots and 0.38 hectares in Pommard Les Combes. The overall soil composition in marl and chalk with the Clos-des-Ducs on terre blanches and a slightly more clayey soil in Champans.
The vineyard is blessed with venerable vines that perform the role of limiting yields, which hover around 30hl/ha. The harvest is picked by hand, the grapes are destalked and macerated on the skins for 8 to 10 days with regular pumping-over, after which they are matured in one-quarter new oak barrels for the Premier Cru (less obviously for the Village.) They eschew the excessive use of barrels, preferring to let the terroir show its true colours, apropos the 2003 vintage that employed just 20% new oak.
The Wines
Certainly the jewel in the crown is Clos-des-Ducs, the quintessential expression of Volnay with a proclivity to demand at least one decade to reach its peak. Perusing my notes, it was remarkable how many times I described the wines as rich and opulent, considering the prudent vinification methods employed; a case of "less is more". Another remark was how feminine I found Les Champans, contradicting the commonly held view that this is a more structured climat. There is some variability with d`Angerville's wine: I could not put hand on heart and declare that every wine has been a success and my two notes of Meursault leaves something to be desired. But there is no doubt that this is a top-notch grower and I sincerely hope that the mild-mannered, softly spoken Guillaume d`Angerville continues in the same vein as his redoubtable father.
-Neal MartinPinot Noir Varietal character (Appellation America) | Varietal article (Wikipedia)
Pinot Noir is the Noble red grape of Burgundy, capable of ripening in a cooler climate, which Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot will not reliably do. It is unpredictable and difficult both to grow and to vinify, but results in some of the finest reds in the world. It is believed to have been selected from wild vines two thousand years ago. It is also used in the production of champagne. In fact, more Pinot Noir goes into Champagne than is used in all of the Cote d'Or! It is also grown in Alsace, Jura, Germany, the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Romania, Switzerland, Austria, Croatia, Serbia, Italy, and so forth, with varying degrees of success.
Pinot Noir is one of the world's most prestigious grapes. It is very difficult to grow and thrives well in France, especially in Champagne and Burgundy. Pinot Noir thrives less in hot areas, is picky on soil, and deserves some oak storage.
Pinot Noir, or Blauburgunder / Spätburgunder in German, is a blue grapevine - and, as the German name suggests, the grape comes originally from Burgundy in France.
The grape, which thrives in calcareous soils, is used primarily for the production of red wine, and it is widely regarded as producing some of the best wines in the world. The wine style is often medium-bodied with high fruit acidity and soft tannins. It can be quite peculiar in fragrance and taste, and not least in structure - which may be why it is referred to as "The Grapes Ballerina".
Pinot Noir is also an important ingredient in sparkling wines, not least in champagne since it is fruity, has good acidity and contains relatively little tannins.
The grape is considered quite demanding to grow. The class itself consists of tightly packed grapes, which makes it more sensitive to rot and other diseases.
Pinot Noir changes quite easily and is genetically unstable. It buds and matures early which results in it often being well ripened. Climate is important for this type of grape. It likes best in cool climates - in warm climates the wines can be relaxed and slightly pickled.
In cooler climates, the wine can get a hint of cabbage and wet leaves, while in slightly warmer regions we often find notes of red berries (cherries, strawberries, raspberries, currants), roses and slightly green notes when the wine is young. With age, more complex aromas of forest floor, fungi and meat emerge.
In Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Hungary, it often produces light wines with less character. However, it has produced very good results in California, Oregon and New Zealand.
With its soft tannins and delicate aroma, it is excellent for white fish, chicken and light meat. For the stored wines you can serve small game. Classic duck breast is a matter of course, a Boeuf Burgundy and Pinot Noir are pure happiness.
Pinot Noir loses quality by over-harvesting.
Pinot Noir is prone to diseases, especially rot and mildew. Viruses cause major problems especially in Burgundy.
Pinot Noir are large round grapes with thin skins. Relatively high in alcohol content. Medium rich tannins and good with acid.
As a young person, Pinot Noir has a distinctly fruity character such as raspberries, cherries and strawberries.
A mature Pinot Noir, the taste is different. Cherry goes into plum and prune flavors. It smells of rotten leaves, coffee, moist forest floor and animal wine. This must be experienced.
In warm climates you find boiled plum, some rustic, little acid.
If the grapes are over-grown, the wine will be thin, with little color and flavor.France Vins de France (Office National Interprofessionnel des Vins ) | Pages Vins, Directory of French Winegrowers | French Wine (Wikipedia)
Wine Scholar Guild vintage ratings
2018 vintage: "marked by a wet spring, a superb summer and a good harvest"
2019 vintage reports
2021: "From a general standpoint, whether for white, rosé or red wines, 2021 is a year marked by quality in the Rhône Valley Vineyards. Structured, elegant, fresh and fruity will be the main keywords for this new vintage."
2022 harvest: idealwine.info | wine-searcher.comBurgundy Les vins de Bourgogne (Bureau interprofessionnel des vins de Bourgogne) (and in English)
Burgundy - The province of eastern France, famous for its red wines produced from Pinot Noir and its whites produced from Chardonnay. (Small of amounts of Gamay and Aligoté are still grown, although these have to be labeled differently.) The most famous part of the region is known as the Cote d'Or (the Golden Slope). It is divided into the Cote de Beaune, south of the town of Beaune (famous principally for its whites), and the Cote de Nuits, North of Beaune (home of the most famous reds). In addition, the Cote Chalonnaise and the Maconnais are important wine growing regions, although historically a clear level (or more) below the Cote d'Or. Also included by some are the regions of Chablis and Auxerrois, farther north.
Burgundy Report | Les Grands Jours de Bourgogne - na stejné téma od Heleny Baker
# 2013 Vintage Notes:
* "2013 is a vintage that 20 years ago would have been a disaster." - Will Lyons
* "low yields and highly variable reds, much better whites." - Bill Nanson
* "Virtually all wines were chaptalised, with a bit of sugar added before fermentation to increase the final alcohol level." - Jancis Robinson
# 2014 Vintage Notes:
"We have not had such splendid harvest weather for many years. This will ensure high quality (fragrant, classy and succulent are words already being used) across the board, up and down the hierarchy and well as consistently from south to north geographically apart from those vineyards ravaged by the hail at the end of June." - Clive Coates
# 2015 Vintage Notes:
"Low yields and warm weather allowed for ample ripeness, small berries and an early harvest. Quality is looking extremely fine, with some people whispering comparisons with the outstanding 2005 vintage. Acid levels in individual wines may be crucial." - Jancis Robinson
# 2017 Vintage Notes:
"Chablis suffered greatly from frost in 2017, resulting in very reduced volumes. As ever, the irony seems to be that what remains is very good quality, as it is in the Côte d’Or. Cooler nights across the region have resulted in higher-than-usual acidity, with good conditions throughout the harvest season allowing for ripe, healthy fruit." - Jancis Robinson
# 2018 Vintage Notes:
"The most successful region for red Burgundy in 2018 was the Côte de Beaune. The weather was ideal in this area, with just enough sunlight and rain to produce perfectly balanced wines naturally." - Vinfolio
Côte de Beaune
Côte de Beaune (Bureau interprofessionnel des vins de Bourgogne)
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