Champans is one of my less-favorite premiers crus in Volnay, but as the third largest premier cru vineyard in Volnay, it is one that is frequently encountered. Young, it usually is rather blocky and lacks the finesse and delineation of other top crus such as Caillerets and Clos des Chênes. But in the past 6 months, I've had a 2002 d'Angerville Champans and this wine that show that with time, Champans can turn into something very, very special. (Another bottle of the d'Angerville 2002 Champans last month was very good, but nowhere like the one from this past January).
This wine has now developed a very complex nose with red fruits and underbrush and rust. The mouth is edgier than one usually encounters for Champans with richness and some layering. It should still last many years. Cellared since original release.
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Fresh ruby red color. Fresh and delicious PN aromas in the direction of sour cherries. Elegant and delicious on the palate. Smoother and more elegant, but less powerful, than a Montille Pezerolles from the same vintage that was tasted alongside.
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Round, sensual body typical of Champans. Red fruits and beet root. Still a little four-square the way 2002 happens to usually be. Still room for upside potential with further aging. Cellared since original release.
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Le nez est d'abord discret et s'exprime après une heure. On est sur les pruneaux et les fraises. En bouche, c'est de la cerise acidulée et du cassis, avec des tannins légers mais une minéralité encore présente (et qui domine un peu) - l'aération et la clef du vin lui font du bien, laissant place au fruit. Peut se garder encore quelques années sans problème. Des lies en suspension au fond de la bouteille. Une coche au-dessus de son frère (Clos des Chênes) bu hier car plus complexe et complet.
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7/22/2023 - cfk49 wrote: 95 Points
Champans is one of my less-favorite premiers crus in Volnay, but as the third largest premier cru vineyard in Volnay, it is one that is frequently encountered. Young, it usually is rather blocky and lacks the finesse and delineation of other top crus such as Caillerets and Clos des Chênes. But in the past 6 months, I've had a 2002 d'Angerville Champans and this wine that show that with time, Champans can turn into something very, very special. (Another bottle of the d'Angerville 2002 Champans last month was very good, but nowhere like the one from this past January).
This wine has now developed a very complex nose with red fruits and underbrush and rust. The mouth is edgier than one usually encounters for Champans with richness and some layering. It should still last many years. Cellared since original release.
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2/25/2023 - AudunG Likes this wine: 93 Points
Fresh ruby red color. Fresh and delicious PN aromas in the direction of sour cherries. Elegant and delicious on the palate. Smoother and more elegant, but less powerful, than a Montille Pezerolles from the same vintage that was tasted alongside.
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7/12/2020 - Sean Tay wrote:
Red fruit, cranberry, strawberry, good nose. Medium+ acidity, medium tannin. Fresh. Enjoyable.
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5/2/2020 - cfk49 wrote: 91 Points
Round, sensual body typical of Champans. Red fruits and beet root. Still a little four-square the way 2002 happens to usually be. Still room for upside potential with further aging. Cellared since original release.
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9/3/2016 - Mazy Likes this wine: 92 Points
Le nez est d'abord discret et s'exprime après une heure. On est sur les pruneaux et les fraises. En bouche, c'est de la cerise acidulée et du cassis, avec des tannins légers mais une minéralité encore présente (et qui domine un peu) - l'aération et la clef du vin lui font du bien, laissant place au fruit. Peut se garder encore quelques années sans problème. Des lies en suspension au fond de la bouteille. Une coche au-dessus de son frère (Clos des Chênes) bu hier car plus complexe et complet.
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