1988 Volnay Clos des Ducs
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Others liked the 1988 Volnay 1er Cru Clos des Ducs more than myself. Personally, I much prefer the 1989 and 1990. The nose is stalky with beetroot and "wet root" aromas, a lot of mulch and undergrowth here, which can be abided if backed up with sufficient fruit. The palate is medium-bodied, tannic and rather raw with some vegetal, raw bell pepper notes towards the finish. So-so.
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Neal Martin
Neal Martin, Wine Advocate
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Others liked the 1988 Volnay 1er Cru Clos des Ducs more than myself. Personally, I much prefer the 1989 and 1990. The nose is stalky with beetroot and "wet root" aromas, a lot of mulch and undergrowth here, which can be abided if backed up with sufficient fruit. The palate is medium-bodied, tannic and rather raw with some vegetal, raw bell pepper notes towards the finish. So-so. Dec 2014, www.robertparker.com
About the producer
Marquis d'Angerville is synonymous with the village of Volnay, having long made some of the village’s finest wines. Best known for its Premier Cru monopole vineyard, Clos des Ducs, this estate crafts fine-boned, elegant styles of Pinot Noir – wines that act as standard-bearers for the appellation.