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Marquis d'Angerville Volnay 1er Cru Caillerets 2020

Marquis d'Angerville Volnay 1er Cru Caillerets 2020

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Silky, Elegant, and Classic Volnay Character

Produced by the famed Domaine Marquis d'Angerville, "Les Caillerets" is widely regarded as a benchmark vineyard that epitomizes the traditional, pretty, and elegant side of Volnay. Sourced from a mid-slope terrace with highly refined limestone soils, this site naturally produces a softer, silkier tannic texture than the estate's firmer northern plots. The warm, solar 2020 vintage adds a layer of rich red fruit concentration and deeper depth to the mid-palate, nicely grounded by fine-grained tannins and a subtle, stony mineral baseline. It is a medium-bodied red wine with fresh balance and an approachable layout that stays remarkably fluid and elegant on its feet.
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Style Profile at a Glance

Attribute Profile Scale
Body Medium-Bodied, Fluid & Silky ●●●●●
Tannins Fine-Grained, Supple & Well-Integrated ●●●●●
Sweetness Bone-Dry ●●●●●
Acidity Fresh & Uplifting ●●●●●
Fruit Ripe Red Cherry, Wild Raspberry & Matured Plum Skin ●●●●●
Oak Well-Integrated (Aged in French Oak, ~15-20% New Wood) ●●●●●

Vineyard & Estate Background

  • 89-92 Points Star Rating ★★★☆☆ – Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy "Fuller purple, with quite a dense nose, a little bit smoky, more advanced fruit. Even though first picked the sun was already there and this is not quite in balance. Medium weight and length. But I prefer Fremiets today. Tasted Oct 2021."
  • Biodynamic Stewardship: Domaine Marquis d'Angerville farms their vineyards entirely under certified biodynamic practices. Their approach prioritizes vineyard health and natural fruit purity, utilizing traditional, low-intervention techniques in the cellar to let the site character show plainly.
  • The Les Caillerets Site: Located on a gentle mid-slope terrace in the southern section of Volnay, "Les Caillerets" takes its name from its soft, chalky limestone pebbles ("cailles"). This specific soil configuration shapes a textbook Volnay profile—yielding a Pinot Noir centered on pretty floral aromatics and smooth, seamless tannins rather than the heavy physical grip found in the northern plots.

Highlights

  • 100% Pinot Noir hand-harvested from estate parcels inside the Volnay 1er Cru "Les Caillerets" vineyard.
  • Farmed under certified biodynamic practices to maintain natural vine health and soil clarity.
  • Aged traditionally for 15–18 months in fine French oak barrels, keeping new wood to a low percentage to preserve the raw site profile.

Tasting Notes

  • Appearance: Clear, medium ruby red with bright crimson fringes.
  • Nose: Fresh and clearly defined, showing straightforward fruit aromas of red cherry, wild raspberry, and dark plum skin, balanced by light notes of violet petals, turned earth, and a soft touch of wood spice.
  • Palate: Dry, medium-bodied, and centered. A clean entry of ripe red fruits moves into a steady mid-palate that displays solid structural weight from the 2020 harvest. Present, fine-grained tannins and fresh acidity support the framework, finishing dry with a standard earthy and mineral element.

Serving Suggestion

  • Temperature: Serve slightly cool at 15–16°C. Keeping it cellar-cool focuses the red fruits and prevents the firm tannic structure from feeling disjointed.
  • Decanting: A 45-to-60 minute decant is recommended to help the youthful 2020 tannins unwind. This wine has a steady layout built to soften and integrate further over the next 8–12 years in a cellar.
  • Western Pairing: Roasted duck breast, pan-seared pork chops, mushroom risottos, or simple herb-roasted chicken.
  • Asian Pairing: Soy Sauce Chicken (豉油雞), Cantonese Roast Duck (明炉燒鴨), or stir-fried beef slices with ginger and scallions.

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