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Marquis d'Angerville Volnay 1er Cru Clos des Ducs Monopole 2021 (1500ml)

Marquis d'Angerville Volnay 1er Cru Clos des Ducs Monopole 2021 (1500ml)

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High-Tension, Linear, and Piercingly Precise

The exclusive monopole of Domaine Marquis d'Angerville, "Clos des Ducs" is known for its steep limestone slope and a structured style that stands apart from standard, softer Volnay profiles. The cool, ultra-classic 2021 vintage highlights the leaner side of this site, emphasizing high-toned red fruits like crunchy cranberries, red currants, and tart cherries over mid-palate weight. It is a medium-bodied red wine with high, vertical acidity and tight, chalky tannins that frame a clean, dry, and heavily mineral-driven finish. Built with a traditional, austere framework, this bottle relies on patience and clean cellaring to unfold.
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Style Profile at a Glance

Attribute Profile Scale
Body Medium-Bodied, Taut & Linear ●●●●●
Tannins Tight, Chalky & Chiseled ●●●●●
Sweetness Bone-Dry ●●●●●
Acidity High, Racy & Salient ●●●●●
Fruit Crunchy Cranberry, Red Currant & Sour Cherry ●●●●●
Oak Discrete Background (Aged in French Oak, ~15-20% New Wood) ●●●●●

Vineyard & Estate Background

  • 92-95 Points Star Rating ★★★★☆ – Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy "The Clos des Ducs and Champans were a little less affected by the frost, with 15 barrels of each made. Quite discreet at first, which is not unusual, then an explosion on the second half of the palate. One can really see the class of this terroir, offering subtly nuanced red fruit with raspberry and alpine strawberry. Guillaume d’Angerville reports that the Clos des Ducs is fattening up nicely during the elevage. Definitely the most complex wine. Drink from 2028-2035. Tasted Oct 2022."
  • The Flagship Monopole: Situated directly behind the domain house, the "Clos des Ducs" is an iconic, walled 2.15-hectare vineyard owned entirely by Marquis d'Angerville. Sited on a steep, high-elevation, east-facing slope with thin soils and heavy limestone debris, this parcel naturally produces a structured, tightly wound style of Pinot Noir that runs counter to the soft, lighter stereotypes of Volnay.
  • Biodynamic Stewardship: The estate operates under certified biodynamic viticulture, focusing heavily on soil balance and manual sorting. This approach preserves clean fruit profiles and precise regional acidity without relying on manipulative winemaking techniques in the cellar.

Highlights

  • 100% Pinot Noir from the historic "Clos des Ducs" monopole vineyard, held exclusively by the domain.
  • Farmed under strict certified biodynamic practices to preserve site accuracy.
  • Aged traditionally for 15–18 months in fine French oak barrels, with low new oak integration to protect the classic vintage profile.

Tasting Notes

  • Appearance: Translucent, pale ruby red with sharp white-diamond edges.
  • Nose: High-toned, crisp, and mineral, opening with aromas of sour cherry, crunchy cranberry, and red currant, accompanied by light elements of white pepper, flint, violet petals, and cold earth.
  • Palate: Bone-dry, medium-bodied, and highly vertical. A precise, lean entry of tart red orchard fruits leads into a chiseled mid-palate. Tight, chalky limestone tannins and a piercing vein of native acidity dominate the structure, moving into a clean, dry, and highly saline finish.

Serving Suggestion

  • Temperature: Serve slightly cool at 15–16°C. Keeping it cellar-cool focuses the red fruits and prevents the high-strung acidity from feeling detached.
  • Decanting: Given the tight, austere layout of this cool vintage, a 1-hour decant is highly recommended if opening early. This bottle has a traditional, slow-maturing structure built to evolve over the next 8–12 years.
  • Western Pairing: Roasted squab, duck breast with tart berry reduction, mushroom tarts, or simple pan-seared pork medallions.
  • Asian Pairing: Cantonese Roast Duck (明炉燒鴨), Soy Sauce Chicken (豉油雞), or stir-fried mixed mushrooms with light soy.

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