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Marquis d'Angerville Volnay 1er Cru Les Fremiets 2022

Marquis d'Angerville Volnay 1er Cru Les Fremiets 2022

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Balanced, Pretty, and Faithfully Volnay

Produced by the esteemed Domaine Marquis d'Angerville, "Les Fremiets" provides a clear, well-executed expression of Premier Cru Pinot Noir from the Côte de Beaune. Located on the border of Pommard, this parcel sits on iron-rich limestone soils that give the wine a touch more structural firmness than typical, lighter Volnay styles. The 2022 vintage handles the natural warmth of the year well, offering pleasant aromas of red cherries, wild raspberries, and a hint of damp earth. It is a medium-bodied red wine with fine tannins, precise acidity, and a clean, dry finish.
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Style Profile at a Glance

Attribute Profile Scale
Body Medium-Bodied & Elegantly Framed ●●●●●
Tannins Fine-Grained, Slightly Chalky & Present ●●●●●
Sweetness Bone-Dry ●●●●●
Acidity Fresh, Linear & Steady ●●●●●
Fruit Red Cherry, Wild Cranberry & Soft Plum ●●●●●
Oak Well-Integrated (Aged in French Oak, ~15-20% New Wood) ●●●●●

Vineyard & Estate Background

  • 92-94 Points Outstanding - Allen Meadows' Burghound.com "Aromas of kirsch, black raspberry, anise and plenty of spice nuances are trimmed in just enough oak to notice. The suave, palate coating and solidly concentrated flavors possess a richer and more generous mouthfeel where equally fine-grained tannins shape the less mineral-driven but slightly longer finish. In the context of what is typical, this is a relatively powerful Frémiets that is very much built to repay extended keeping."
  • 91-94 Points Star Rating ★★★★☆ – Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy "Mid crimson purple. The vineyard is just above Clos des Angles, and bears some similarity on the nose. However, the fruit is a little deeper, and darker on the palate, good acidity here, just a little more structure all round. Drink from 2030-2037. Tasted Oct 2023."
  • A Historic Volnay Domain: Domaine Marquis d'Angerville is a long-standing, respected name in the Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune, known for pioneering estate bottling in the early 20th century. Under Guillaume d'Angerville, the estate practices biodynamic viticulture and focuses on traditional winemaking that honors individual vineyard sites.
  • The Les Fremiets Site: Located on the northern side of Volnay, "Les Fremiets" borders the town of Pommard. The soils contain a notable mix of reddish clay and limestone gravel. This particular position tends to give the wine slightly firmer tannins and a sturdier structure compared to the softer, more ethereal style associated with Volnay parcels further south.

Highlights

  • 100% Pinot Noir hand-harvested from estate-owned plots within the Volnay 1er Cru "Les Fremiets" vineyard.
  • Farmed using certified biodynamic methods to maintain vine health and natural vineyard balance.
  • Aged for roughly 15–18 months in French oak barrels, keeping new oak to a low percentage to let the primary fruit and soil character lead.

Tasting Notes

  • Appearance: Translucent, medium ruby red with bright garnet reflections.
  • Nose: Fresh and clearly defined, showing red berry aromas of cherry and wild raspberry, balanced by light hints of violet, turned earth, and a soft touch of wood spice.
  • Palate: Dry, medium-bodied, and clean. The entry features red orchard fruits that lead into a centered mid-palate. Steady, fine tannins and fresh acidity support the wine nicely, finishing dry with a light mineral and earth component.

Serving Suggestion

  • Temperature: Serve slightly cool at 15–16°C. Keeping it cellar-cool focuses the red fruit and helps the structure stay neat.
  • Decanting: A brief 30 minutes in a decanter helps the youthful 2022 structure soften. It is approachable now but will develop more integrated characters over the next 5–8 years.
  • Western Pairing: Roasted duck breast, grilled pork chops, mushroom tarts, or simple roasted chicken with herbs.
  • Asian Pairing: Soy Sauce Chicken (豉油雞), Cantonese Roast Duck (明炉燒鴨), or stir-fried beef with scallions.

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