2009 Domaine Marquis d’Angerville, Volnay Premier Cru, Champans 1x750ml

Robert Parker 92

The 2009 Volnay 1er Cru Champans was tasted against the 2011, the latter much more expressive and approachable. Speaking to Guillaume d’Angerville himself, seated next to me, I remarked that I thought the 2009 was closing down and he agreed. It has lost its initial exuberance – a bouquet that appears to have closed in on itself. The palate is medium-bodied with firm tannins, stoic and a tad introverted, moody even, slightly grainy in texture with just a touch of piquancy on the finish. I am sure this will ultimately come good, but this is a surly Volnay for the patient. Those without it ought to head for the 2007 or 2011 vintages. [Neal Martin, 28/09/2017]

Anticipated maturity: 2022-2040

Vinous 94

In a vintage in which so many wines are all about intensity, 2009 Marquis d Angerville s Volnay Champans (magnum) impresses for its perfume, delineated fruit and fabulous overall balance. Refined and impeccable in its sense of restraint, the 2009 is so very pretty and expressive. Silky tannins round out the racy, polished finish. What a gorgeous wine this is. 94 [Antonio Galloni, 07/01/2014]

Anticipated maturity: 2014-2029