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Marquis d'Angerville, Volnay 1er Cru Clos des Ducs 1999
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Reviewed by: Neal Martin
Tasted at Fine Wine Experience’s Clos des Ducs vertical. Relatively deep in colour for a Clos des Ducs, the ’99 has a more opulent nose with raspberry coulis, wild strawberry, just a hint of vanilla, very pretty and floral with beautiful delineation. The palate is medium-bodied, lovely poise and penetration, vibrant acidity with that threat of citrus peel running from start to finish. Tart red cherries, just a touch of white pepper, taut and racy towards the finish. In the flush of youth, this has a long and very bright future. Drink now-2020. Tasted May 2010.
Reviewed by: Neal Martin
The 1999 Volnay 1er Cru Clos des Ducs has always been an impressive wine, although here I did not think it quite achieved the level of the bottle poured at the vertical back in September 2010. Noticeably deep in colour, it maintains that sense of opulence on the nose with pastille-like purity: raspberry and wild strawberry, then blackcurrant following later. The palate has very good density and balance, more structure and more sinew than the 2002 Clos des Ducs but not quite the same degree of finesse. This is a little burlier (like many '99s at the moment.) You could approach this now, though I would prefer to leave it another two or three years.
Reviewed by: Pierre Rovani
Produced from the Marquis d'Angerville's two hectare parcel, the 1999 Volnay Clos Des Ducs has a marvelous nose of bing cherries, kirsch, griottes, and violets. This wine is medium to full-bodied, gorgeously balanced, and possesses outstanding depth of velvety-textured fruit. It coats the taster's palate with cherries and blackberries, blueberries, flowers, and spices whose flavors last throughout its extraordinarily long, pure, and silky finish. This harmonious, refined beauty has copious amounts of super-ripe tannin that can be discerned under its waves of fruit. It has the density, balance, and structure for mid- to long-term cellaring. Projected maturity: 2005-2012+. Importer: Seagram Chateau and Estate Wines Company, New York, NY; tel. (212) 572-7725.
Reviewed by: Neal Martin
A deep rich nose that is very complex with rich blackcurrant and cherry fruits. Peppered black fruits on the palate. Full-bodied with powerful rich tannins, beguiling balance: this is a real vin de garde. Simply one of the best Volnay Crus I have ever tasted.
About the Producer
History Domaine Marquis D'Angerville began in the 19th century. In 1804, Baron du Mesnil, the sub-prefect of Autun in Burgundy commune acquires property Clos des Ducs in Volnay - the heart of the appellation Côte de Beaune. Surrounding areas were formerly part of the famous vineyards of Burgundy Dukes Taillepieds, Caillerets and Champans. After the phylloxera epidemic, devastating vineyards in the late 19th century, the nephew and godson Baron du Mesnil, Marquis Sam d'Arzhenvy begins restoration of historic vineyards, re-planting of Pinot Noir grapes. A staunch supporter of "authentic wines" d'Arzhenvy opposes corrupt wine merchants, whose reputation is not always perfect. He becomes the first manufacturer in the region of bottled wines, independently engaged and their subsequent implementation. Due to its unwavering commitment to quality and authenticity of the products d'Arzhenvy Sam was one of the founders of the National Institute of Origin and Quality (l'Institut National des Appellations d'Origine, (INAO)). Son of Sam d'Arzhenvy Jacques d'Arzhenvy, created his first vintage in 1945, and in 1952 he takes control of the estate. Following the tradition of Domaine Marquis d'Angerville, Jacques convinced that all the great wines are produced directly in the vineyards, and their success depends on the quality and the low yields of old vines. This approach, according to him, is more reasonable and effective than the "green fee" or thinning. Thus, after decades of observations and work on the selection of the best examples of Pinot Noir, the family d'Angerville received special honor to grow Pinot Noir under the naming "Pinot d'Angerville". From 1982 to 1987, Jacques d'Arzhenvy is chairman and honorary president of the Wine Academy of France. Throughout his life he devoted to the creation of the great wines of Volnay. After his father's death in 2003 his son William took control of the estate d'Arzhenvy in their hands, keeping the tradition of the manor transition from generation to generation. Currently he helps agronomist Renaud de Villette, who worked with Jacques d'Arzhenvy for fifteen years.
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1 x 3L
