1995 Volnay Champans
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The medium-to-dark ruby-colored Volnay Champans displays highly-expressive cherry and mineral aromas as well as superb flavors reminiscent of unctuous blueberries, strawberries and Asian spices. Concentrated and well-balanced, this full-bodied and refined wine was shockingly good immediately after bottling. It can be drunk though 2006. Jacques, Marquis d'Angerville is, without a doubt, one of the finest producers in Burgundy. However, prior to working in the retail wine trade I firmly believed that he did not deserve his reputation. I rapidly came to realize that the wines I had been purchasing had often been damaged by careless shipping or storage somewhere en route from his cellars to Washington, DC. Charming, sensitive and intelligent, the Marquis produces beautifully concentrated and superbly elegant wines. Furthermore, when properly shipped and cellared, they can age gracefully for well over a decade. Importer: Chateaux and Estates Wine Co., New York, NY; Tel; (212) 572-7725.
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Pierre Rovani
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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The medium-to-dark ruby-colored Volnay Champans displays highly-expressive cherry and mineral aromas as well as superb flavors reminiscent of unctuous blueberries, strawberries and Asian spices. Concentrated and well-balanced, this full-bodied and refined wine was shockingly good immediately after bottling. It can be drunk though 2006. Aug 1997, www.robertparker.com
Medium red. Reticent aromas of berries, licorice and herbs. Juicy, penetrating and intensely flavored; brisk acidity is in harmony with the fruit. A stylish wine, rather light on its feet. Very youthful finish shows strong acidity and a slight toughness.
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.