2012 Domaine Marquis d'Angerville Volnay Les Caillerets 1er Cru

(just three barrels produced, representing a yield of 14 hectoliters per hectare, which regisseur Francois Duvivier described as high for 2012 here): Good dark red. Slightly roasted but vibrant redcurrant, tobacco and earth on the musky nose. Sweet, creamy red fruit and spice flavors are enlivened by a pungent mineral character. Finishes with solid tannins for a young Caillerets. Plenty of solid matter here.

Author: Stephen Tanzer

Issue: January/February 2014