2023 Marquis d'Angerville, Volnay, 1er Cru Clos des Ducs

Guillaume d’Angerville took over from his legendary father, Jacques, in 2003. Guillaume is a meticulous steward of the land rather than a radical innovator. Under his watch, the estate was fully converted to biodynamic farming. His goal is to convey his specific parcels of land in bottle form as clearly as possible, resulting in some of the most classic, exceptionally age-worthy Pinot Noirs in the world. Clos des Ducs is the estate's crown jewel. Clos des Ducs is a 2.15-hectare "monopole," meaning the d’Angerville family is the sole owner of this historic, walled vineyard. It is a regal wine with virtually no rivals in the appellation, combining the sheer structure of Taillepieds with the elegance of Caillerets. It possesses fabulous density, complexity, and a mineral tension that allows it to age effortlessly for 30 to 40 years. It is one of the true icons of Burgundy.