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Dom. Marquis d'Angerville Volnay Champans 1er Cru 2020 (1500ml)

Dom. Marquis d'Angerville Volnay Champans 1er Cru 2020 (1500ml)

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Monumental, Intense, and Breathtakingly Muscular

A legendary benchmark of the Côte de Beaune, the 2020 Domaine Marquis d'Angerville Volnay Premier Cru "Champans" is a monumental, awe-inspiring release. Born from one of the most revered and structurally profound climats in Volnay, this wine defies the traditional stereotype of light, ethereal red Burgundy. The hot, concentrated 2020 vintage infuses this Pinot Noir with immense, broad-shouldered muscularity. It explodes from the glass with a deep, head-turning bouquet of ripe black cherries, dark plums, and crushed stones, beautifully layered with suggestions of dark chocolate, violets, and sweet spices. Full-bodied and powerfully built, it possesses massive concentration and intense, tight-knit structural tannins that point toward decades of majestic evolution.
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Style Profile at a Glance

Attribute Profile Scale
Body Concentrated & Muscular ●●●●●
Tannins Tight-Knit & Serious ●●●●●
Sweetness Bone-Dry ●●●●●
Acidity Fresh, Energetic & Perfectly Poised ●●●●●
Fruit Black Cherry, Ripe Damson Plum & Dark Cassis ●●●●●
Oak Impeccably Restrained (~20% New French Oak, mostly old casks) ●●●●●

Terroir, History & Acclaim

Critical Recognition:
Jasper Morris [92-94] pts
  • 92-94 Points ★★★★☆ - Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy: "Fairly deep fresh purple, the 2020 Champans has less immediate weight of fruit at first on the nose, than the impressive Taillepieds but I suspect it is all there. The discretion continues on the first half of the palate, but thereafter there is a wealth of dark but fresh raspberry, a little more structure behind, both good acidity and tannins. Tasted Oct 2021."
  • The Majestic Slopes of Champans: Located in the heart of Volnay, the 11-hectare *Champans* Premier Cru is split into upper and lower sections. Domaine Marquis d'Angerville owns a sprawling, almost 4-hectare block running down the full gradient of the hill. The upper slopes feature thin, stony limestone, while the bottom transitions to deeper, iron-rich Bathonian clay, a geographical blueprint that naturally yields wines of exceptional density and muscular structure.
  • The d'Angerville Ethos: Under the brilliant stewardship of Guillaume d'Angerville, the domain continues its commitment to meticulous biodynamic farming. To master the exceptionally hot and solar 2020 vintage, Guillaume prioritized freshness by avoiding over-extraction and limiting new oak maturation to roughly 20%. This ensures that the immense power and natural muscle of the site are perfectly framed without masking the wine's limestone detail.

Highlights

  • 100% Pinot Noir sourced from the domain's extensive biodynamic holdings in the famous Champans Premier Cru.
  • A highly concentrated, powerhouse release that redefines the classic expectations of Volnay elegance with pure structural muscle.
  • An absolute cellar crown jewel with a legendary five-star score from Jasper Morris, built for massive aging potential.

Tasting Notes

  • Appearance: Intense, deep purple core with a dense ruby-black center and clear violet edges.
  • Nose: Profound, brutal, and stunningly rich. It erupts with complex aromatics of ripe black cherries, dark plum flesh, and cassis, seamlessly supported by top notes of violet petals, dark chocolate, and a prominent undercurrent of crushed limestone.
  • Palate: Bone-dry, full-bodied, and extraordinarily concentrated. The palate is flooded with an immense layer of dark fruits, anchored instantly by a massive, tight-knit framework of firm, serious tannins. Despite the staggering volume and structural grip, a vibrant line of acidity keeps the finish lifted, resonant, and remarkably persistent.

Serving Suggestion

  • Temperature: Serve at cellar temperature (15–16°C). Keeping it cool blocks the high alcohol and fruit concentration from feeling heavy, preserving the intricate mineral lines.
  • Decanting: Do not open this lightly. In its current youth, a 2-hour decant is mandatory to uncoil the serious, tight-knit tannin profile. This is a collector's masterpiece built with legendary bones that require resting in the cellar until at least 2032, with an architectural lifespan reaching up to 2055+.
  • Western Pairing: Roasted rack of venison with a dark berry reduction, slow-braised oxtail stew, premium dry-aged rib-eye steak, or wild boar ragù.
  • Asian Pairing: Premium slow-braised beef brisket in five-spice broth, Cantonese roasted goose, or stir-fried lamb with cumin and leeks.

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