2007 Domaine Marquis d’Angerville, Volnay Premier Cru, Clos des Ducs 1x750ml

Robert Parker 92

The 2007 Volnay 1er Cru Clos des Ducs, which was tasted from a magnum directly from their cellars, has a beautiful bouquet with red plum, blueberry and an intriguing subtle vein of wild mint. This is a complex bouquet with hint of black tea and bay leaf surfacing with time. The palate is medium-bodied with filigree tannin, very harmonious and focused, demonstrating more grace and precision than the 2007 Volnay Champan tasted alongside. Then on the finish there is a cheeky touch of sour cherry that seems to cleanse the palate and urges you to take another sip. [Neal Martin, 28/09/2017]

Anticipated maturity: 2019-2039

Vinous 92

Harvested 5-8th September. A very accessible Ducs. Much lighter and less dense than the 2010 or 2009, but also much more approachable. Guillaume d Angerville calls it tender. I call it useful – a wine to drink while waiting for the 05 and the 99 to come around. The Ducs minerality is here, along with enough fruit to keep it going for another five to ten years. [Jay McInerney, 12/01/2016]