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Marquis d'Angerville Volnay 1er Cru Les Taillepieds 2023

Marquis d'Angerville Volnay 1er Cru Les Taillepieds 2023

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Chiseled, High-Tension, and Strictly Mineral

Produced by Domaine Marquis d'Angerville, "Les Taillepieds" is a Premier Cru Pinot Noir prized for its linear, stone-driven character. Sourced from a steep upper slope dominated by thin topsoils and sharp limestone gravel, this site naturally steers clear of soft or fleshy profiles. The classic 2023 vintage reinforces this traditional framework, delivering a fresh and vertical expression. It features straightforward aromas of tart red cherries, sour cranberries, and limestone dust, framed securely by tight, chalky tannins and a prominent line of natural acidity. Built on serious lines, this medium-bodied red wine is designed for steady development in the cellar.
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Style Profile at a Glance

Attribute Profile Scale
Body Medium-Bodied, Taut & Linear ●●●●●
Tannins Tight, Chalky & Highly Structured ●●●●●
Sweetness Bone-Dry ●●●●●
Acidity Bright & Salient ●●●●●
Fruit Tart Cherry, Pomegranate Skin & Crisp Red Currant ●●●●●
Oak Discrete Background (Aged in French Oak, ~15-20% New Wood) ●●●●●

Vineyard & Estate Background

  • 92-94 Points Sweet spot Outstanding - Allen Meadows' Burghound.com "This is aromatically similar to the Caillerets if more floral in character. There is outstanding vibrancy and delineation to the equally beautifully textured medium weight flavors that are akin to rolling a tiny pebble around the mouth, all wrapped in a moderately austere and impressively persistent finale. While perhaps slightly riper than a classic Taillepieds, this is nonetheless excellent with the development potential to match. If you can find it, buy it."
  • 92-95 Points Star Rating ★★★★☆ – Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy "Between crimson and purple, with the sublime bouquet of ripe fruit, picked just the right side of the line. The structure is much more pronounced, both in tannins and acidity, with some orange zest rippling through the succulent red fruit. A contrast to the more ethereal style of Caillerets. Drink from 2032-2040. Tasted Nov 2024."
  • Biodynamic Viticulture: Domaine Marquis d'Angerville operates entirely under certified biodynamic practices. Their estate methodology prioritizes natural vineyard balance and clean fruit profiles, relying on traditional, non-interventionalist cellar techniques to allow site accuracy to speak for itself.
  • The Les Taillepieds Site: Located on a steep upper slope of the Volnay commune, "Les Taillepieds" features thin topsoil heavily laden with small, sharp limestone debris. This harsh geology forces the vines to struggle, consistently yielding a leaner, high-tension, and mineral-focused wine rather than a soft or plush style.

Highlights

  • 100% Pinot Noir hand-harvested from estate plots inside the Volnay 1er Cru "Les Taillepieds" vineyard.
  • Farmed under certified biodynamic practices to preserve site accuracy.
  • Aged traditionally for 15–18 months in fine French oak barrels, keeping new wood to a low percentage to protect the classic vintage profile.

Tasting Notes

  • Appearance: Translucent, pale ruby red with clear magenta margins.
  • Nose: High-toned, crisp, and mineral, opening with primary aromas of sour cherry, crunchy cranberry, and red currant, accompanied by light notes of white pepper, violet petals, and cold earth.
  • Palate: Strictly 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 vintage, a 1-to-2 hour decant is highly recommended if opening anytime soon. This bottle has a traditional, slow-maturing structure built to evolve over the next 8–12 years in a cellar.
  • 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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