2011 Volnay Clos des Ducs
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Very pale rust red. Freshness rather than evolution on the nose. Fruit is there but shows a tiny bit of dryness on the end, like the Lafarge Clos des Chênes 2011. Good energy here. And some development still to come. (JR)
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Allen Meadows, Burghound
Neal Martin
More reviews and scores
The 2011 Volnay Clos des Ducs 1er Cru is showing extremely well. It is not the deepest in color and the bouquet demands some encouragement, but gradually reveals enticing smoke-infused red fruit, Earl Grey and earthy scents. Conservative and classic in style but very compelling. The palate is medium-bodied with an appealing, fleshy opening. There is a lovely suppleness to this Clos des Ducs with a persistent and seamless finish that flirts with ferrous-like notes on the aftertaste. Wonderful. Tasted at the annual Marquis d'Angerville tasting in London.
From a very early vintage that began on 1 September. Very charming, low-key nose. Pale ruby with a notably light colour, a 2011 characteristic. Round and polished though arguably a little light. Relatively lean but delightfully expressive. (JR)
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.