Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
D'Angerville
Label Name:
 
Volnay 1er Cru Taillepieds
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Volnay, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Method:
 
Organic/biodynamic farming; hand-harvested; 100% destemmed; native-yeast fermentation; gentle extraction; aged ~16–18 months in French oak (≈20–25% new).
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Perfumed red and black cherry, raspberry, rose and violet, with loamy earth, crushed stone, black pepper and clove. Medium-bodied, focused, fine firm tannins, bright acidity and a long, saline-mineral finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: roast duck, roast chicken, mushroom risotto, herb-crusted lamb. Asian: Peking duck, char siu pork, braised pork belly, teriyaki- or miso-glazed salmon, umami mushroom stir-fries.
Vineyard Info:
 
Domaine Marquis (d') Angerville dates to 1507; family ownership since 1804. Taillepieds parcel is ~1.07 ha on upper slope; very limited production from old vines; estate renowned for refined Volnay premiers crus.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Wine Advocate: 93–95 (William Kelley). Vinous: 93–95 (Neal Martin). Jasper Morris: 93–96. Burghound: 92–95. Tim Atkin: 95. Suggested drinking window approx. 2026–2050