Marquis D'angerville

Protégé

• October 31, 2021MARQUIS D'ANGERVILLE, “CHAMPANS,” VOLNAY, 1ER CRU, BURGUNDY 2018For a half century, the name “d’Angerville” has been synonymous with the greatest Volnay. Guillaume d’Angerville took over the venerated domaine upon his father's death in 2003, and crafts highly aromatic wines full of complexity and aging potential. Great sites, old vines and non-interventionist winemaking, learned from his father, allow these fine terroirs to be fully expressed. Rich and full, characterized by plum, licorice and brown spice aromas, all delivered with intensity and superb delineation. The palate is medium-bodied with velvety tannins, darker fruit and crushed rock frame the long, concentrated finish. IDEAL DRINKING WINDOW: 2025-2035 FOOD PAIRING RECOMMENDATIONS: Burgundy pairs very well with duck, chicken, and mushrooms. It also compliments Asian food, particularly roasted pekin duck served with a Chinese Five-Spice Sauce. DECANT: I generally prefer not to decant Red Burgundy in order to preserve its perfumed fragrance, however, this could benefit from a gentle 30-minute decantation if consumed prior to 2025. STEMWARE: Large Burgundy glasses such as Zalto Denk’Art Burgundy or Riedel Sommeliers Burgundy Grand Cru IDEAL SERVICE TEMPERATURE: 60°F