2021 Volnay Champans 1. Cru Marquis d'Angerville

Champans and Clos des Ducs were a little less affected by the frost, with 15 barrels of each made. Just a touch paler in colour but easily the same density of red fruit on the nose as Taillepieds. A little bit on the raw side, and more oak showing, good length but less in place at this stage

The 2021 Volnay Les Champans 1er Cru belts out of the glass with blackberry, raspberry and crushed stone aromas, the most vigorous of the Premier Crus at this juncture. Wonderful definition. The palate is harmonious, poised, and demonstrates more substance than the other crus with a slightly confit finish that lingers seductively. This could age magnificently - a victory in a challenging growing season that deserves a hearty applause.

The 2021 Volnay 1er Cru Champans is one of the standouts of the range this year, mingling aromas of dark berries and orange zest with notions of Indian spices and rose petals in an inviting bouquet. Medium to full-bodied, supple and sensual, with good concentration and an ample, fleshy mid-palate, it concludes with a floral finish.

(from a huge 3.98 ha parcel). A strikingly elegant nose is comprised by notes of pure, airy and cool essence of red cherry, spice wisps and a pretty suggestion of lilac. There is equally good tension suffusing the slightly less elegant medium weight flavors that possess a more refined mouthfeel than usual while delivering first-rate persistence on the austere, chiseled, linear and built-to-age finale. This will definitely require at least some patience as it’s quite compact today.

Fragrant and lifted nose with red and black fruit. Plenty of sweetness of fruit on the palate makes this a bit more approachable than Taillepieds for now. Long, savoury finish. This is the largest 1er cru at Marquis d'Angerville, amounting to 3.98ha.