The 2013 Volnay 1er Cru is a blend of two parcels in the lieux-dits, Les Pitures Dessus and Mitans, that can sometimes include fruit from young vines elsewhere, though not in 2013. It has a clean and pure, perfumed black cherry and wild-strawberry bouquet with fine delineation. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly chewy tannins, good acidity and with just a touch of sinew on the finish that should soften by the time of bottling. I would like to see this put on just a little more flesh by the time of bottling.- Neal Martin (12/2014)
This red offers well-defined cherry, currant and spice flavors, supported by vibrant acidity. Saturated with pure, ripe cherry fruit midpalate, this firms up, yet remains balanced and mouthwatering on the long finish, showing spice and chalk accents. Best from 2018 through 2030. 95 cases imported. — BS (05/2016)
Healthy dark red. Highly complex but youthfully restrained nose offers scents of black fruits, violet, chocolate, menthol and minerals, along with some faintly liqueur-like high tones. Boasts outstanding density of texture, not to mention great lift and power for this bottling, with almost exotic fruit ripeness leavened by strong acidity. Finishes with spectacular lingering perfume of violet, bitter chocolate, wild herbs and mint. An amazingly strong, bulletproof Volnay for the year--or for any vintage, for that matter.- Stephen Tanzer (03/2016)
Producer: Marquis D'Angerville
Vintage: 2013
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Country: France
Region: Burgundy
Sub-Region: Cote de Beaune
Appellation: Volnay
Sub-Appellation: Clos des Ducs
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