2011 Marquis d'Angerville Volnay Clos des Ducs

Pinot Noir - 750ML
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REVIEWS

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Burghound, April 2014

An incredibly perfumed, airy and cool nose speaks of anise, essence of red berry fruit, stone and floral hints. There is a distinctly textured mouth feel to the restrained and beautifully well-detailed and intensely...
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, December 2013

The 2011 Volnay 1er Cru Clos des Ducs has an accomplished, sophisticated, mineral-driven bouquet that echoes the nascent 2012. The palate is crisp and a little leafy on the entry, something just slightly autumnal about...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Pinot Noir
Country France
Region Burgundy
Sub-region Cote de Beaune
Appellation Volnay
Sub-appellation Clos des Ducs
Vintage 2011
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 13.5%
Closure Cork

The 2011 Marquis d'Angerville Volnay Clos des Ducs is a Pinot Noir from the esteemed Burgundy region in France, specifically the Cote de Beaune sub-region, within the Volnay appellation. This wine, produced by Marquis d'Angerville, comes with a 13.5% alcohol content and is sealed with a cork.

This vintage has garnered positive reviews from esteemed wine critics. Burghound awarded it a score of 91, praising its "incredibly perfumed, airy and cool nose" that features anise, red berry essence, stone, and floral hints. The review highlights the wine's "distinctly textured mouth feel" and "beautifully well-detailed and intensely mineral-driven flavors." Burghound also notes that the wine has a "youthfully austere, restrained and delicious finish" and suggests it will reward mid-term cellaring.

Similarly, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, also giving the wine a score of 91, describes the 2011 Volnay 1er Cru Clos des Ducs as having an "accomplished, sophisticated, mineral-driven bouquet." Neal Martin from Wine Advocate points out the wine's "crisp and a little leafy" palate with hints of something "slightly autumnal." The review mentions the firm tannins, which are "neatly embroidered into the black fruit profile," and notes that the finish "exerts a pleasant grip and it lingers long in the mouth." Martin concludes that this is a "classy wine hemmed in by an average growing season."

In summary, the 2011 Marquis d'Angerville Volnay Clos des Ducs is a well-regarded Pinot Noir characterized by its aromatic complexity and mineral-driven profile. Both Burghound and Robert Parker's Wine Advocate acknowledge its refined structure and potential for aging, making it a noteworthy selection for Pinot Noir enthusiasts.