Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
D'Angerville
Label Name:
 
Volnay 1er Cru Clos Des Ducs
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Burgundy - Volnay (Côte de Beaune)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Method:
 
Biodynamically farmed; 100% destemmed, native-yeast fermentations with gentle extraction; typically aged ~18 months in French oak (≈25–30% new).
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Perfumed red-fruit core of cherry, raspberry and blood orange with rose petal, violet, licorice and warm spice; silky yet structured, powdery tannins, bright acidity and a long saline, mineral finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: roast duck, duck confit, coq au vin, roasted lamb, mushroom risotto, aged cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu or hoisin pork, miso-glazed eggplant, shiitake stir-fry, teriyaki salmon.
Vineyard Info:
 
Domaine Marquis d'Angerville, led by Guillaume d'Angerville; estate-bottled since the 1920s. Clos des Ducs is a 2.15 ha monopole, vines average ~50+ years; biodynamic since mid‑2000s.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Key critics: Vinous (Neal Martin) ~96–97; Decanter 96; Burghound 94–97; Wine Advocate ~95. Widely praised for elegance and long ageing potential (drinking window commonly cited c. 2026–2060)