Volnay Premier Cru 2022 from Marquis d'Angerville is an exquisitely refined red wine from a domaine whose wines consistently rank among the finest expressions of Pinot Noir in Burgundy. This cuvée captures the delicate elegance of Volnay with remarkable precision and purity of fruit. Even Jancis Robinson awarded it a score of 17+, confirming its outstanding quality and typicity.
Domaine Marquis d'Angerville is a historic estate in Volnay, Côte de Beaune, with roots tracing back to the 12th century, when it belonged to the Dukes of the region. Since 1888, it has been in the hands of d’Angerville family, playing a pivotal role in shaping both Volnay and Burgundy as a whole. Marquis left behind a career in the arts to dedicate himself fully to wine, opposing the commercial practices of the time and becoming one of the first to bottle his own wines. He was instrumental in founding the National Institute of Appellations of Origin, while his son Jacques d’Angerville continued the legacy, establishing the International Wine Academy and championing the concept of terroir through single-vineyard vinifications. Today, the sixth generation, Guillaume d’Angerville, oversees 15 hectares of vineyards, including the famed Clos des Ducs and top Premier Cru sites such as Taillepieds, Caillerets, Champans, and Fremiet. In addition to red wines, the domaine also produces exceptional whites. It remains a signature name in Burgundy, consistently earning top scores and maintaining its reputation for elegance and expressiveness. Since 2009, the estate has been certified for biodynamic viticulture.
Guillaume d’Angerville employs the same winemaking method across all his Premier Cru wines. For Volnay Premier Cru 2022 Marquis d'Angerville, grapes are sourced from the Les Mitans and Les Pitures parcels, where limestone and clay soils lend the wine structure, finesse and a pronounced mineral character. Fermentation is carried out using indigenous yeasts, followed by ageing for 12–15 months in French oak barrels, 20% of which are new. This process imparts depth and impressive complexity.
Volnay Premier Cru 2022 Marquis d'Angerville speaks directly to the hearts of Burgundy lovers and Pinot Noir enthusiasts alike. It’s not one to miss.
