2019 | Domaine Marquis d'Angerville

Name: 2019, Domaine Marquis d'Angerville, Volnay, Champans, Premier Cru
Brand: Thienpont Wine
SKU: 2019233-00750
Price: 131.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Volnay, Champans, Premier Cru

D’Angerville are the largest vineyard holder in Champans with four hectares. Similar to Caillerets in terroir, the lower part of the slope has rich, iron oxide soil which adds a depth of aromas and tannins that the other climats do not have. By far the spiciest of the domain’s wines, there are surprisingly subtle notes of summer flowers, laurel, chamomile and wild strawberries mixed in with the richness. There is lovely energy on the palate and the tannins are long, fresh and juicy. Beguiling.

Drink from 2025 till 2039

About

SKU 2019233-00750

Vintage 2019

Country France

Region Bourgogne

Château Domaine Marquis d'Angerville

Appellation Volnay

Cuvee Champans

Classification Premier Cru

Color Red

Volume 0,75l

Grape Pinot Noir

Alcohol 13.5%

The story

Château

Domaine Marquis d'Angerville

One of Burgundy's most historic estates, it belonged to the royal dukes (who later became kings of France) rather than to the Church. Owned by the d'Angerville family for over 200 years, Guillaume d'Angerville, the sixth generation, now runs the estate, assisted by the talented François Duvivier, who joined him in 2005. Together, they converted the estate to biodynamic farming in 2009, creating graceful, balanced wines with what Guillaume describes as ‘spherical freshness’. The jewel in the crown is the fabulous Clos des Ducs vineyard. In 2024, Guillaume's daughter Margaux joined the estate alongside her father. Our selection

Appellation

Volnay

The charming village of Volnay, lying just south of Beaune in the Côtes de Beaune is home to many top producers. The wine made here is red and produced from the Pinot Noir grape. Although there are no Grands Crus, there are 30 Premier Cru which usually mention the name of the vineyard on the label: For example: Volnay-Clos des Ducs. There are five climats that lie across the border in Meursault, known as a white wine appellation. For this reason, these wines are usually labeled as Volnay-Santenots.

There are 220 hectares of vineyard in Volnay, with 132 hectares being Premier Cru. Often described as one of the most feminine appellations in Burgundy, the wines have good aromatic intensity, with notes of cherry, violet and red currant. These are wines which can be enjoyed relatively young. They are often paired with game and poultry dishes. Our selection

Grape

Pinot Noir

Pinot Noir is THE red grape variety of Burgundy just as Cabernet Sauvignon is indelibly linked to Bordeaux.   Sometimes called “the heartbreak grape”, Pinot Noir can be incredibly sensitive and difficult to grow due to its thin skins and its susceptibility to rot. It needs a cool climate to bring out the pure, elegant aromas and to stop it becoming overripe and jammy and it requires delicate handling by the winemaker. However, all efforts are largely repaid by Pinot Noir’s amazing ability to reflect the soils in which it is grown making it the perfect grape for Burgundy’s patchwork quilt of different crus and terroirs in the Côte d’Or.

Pinot Noir has fewer phenols, than richer grapes such as Cabernet, which explains the often-lighter colour and softer tannin structure of the wines. Fresh acidity and red berry notes are typical. The top wines produced from Pinot Noir have a uniquely complex range of aromas ranging from red berries, cherries, wild strawberries, floral notes, aromatic herbs, undergrowth, tea and mushrooms.   If Cabernet is about power, Pinot Noir is about finesse.

Pinot Noir is an ancient grape variety and is therefore prone to mutation. This not only creates different clones but also completely new grape varieties. Like Pinot Blanc, for example or pink-skinned Pinot Gris - both derived from Pinot Noir. A grower has the choice of dozens of clones when planting a new vineyard.
During the 1950s big-berried clones giving large yields were popular, such as the “Pinot Droit” of Burgundy. These made very fruity wines but lacked structure. The “Dijon” clones have small berries and are grown for top-quality wines all over the world, particularly in California.

There is more to Pinot Noir than still wine since it is also a very important part of the Champagne blend of grapes and other great sparkling wines produced throughout the world.   If Burgundy is the cradle of Pinot Noir and its wines are still seen as a stylistic paradigm, impressive Pinot Noirs are now being produced in cool climates throughout the world: in Switzerland, Italy and Germany in Europe and to great success in the Otago and Marlborough regions of New Zealand, the Rio Negro in Argentine’s Patagonia, on the Sonoma Coast in California and in Oregon. Our selection