At a glance

Producer

Domaine Marquis d'Angerville

Region

Volnay, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France

Grape variety

Pinot Noir

Wine type

Red

Body

Medium-bodied and Earthy

Sweetness

Bone Dry

Typical price

$120 - $180

Tasting profile

Bright red cherry, raspberry, floral violet notes, subtle earth and mineral undertones

Evolution: Develops deeper complexity with secondary notes of mushroom, truffle, game, and tobacco over the next decade

At peak: Elegant, balanced with silky tannins, refined earthiness, and integrated oak influence

Structure

Acidity

High acidity characteristic of top Volnay premier cru

Tannins

Medium to firm tannins, fine-grained

Alcohol

Approx. 13.0-13.5%

Aging potential

20+ years with proper cellaring

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2030 to 2051

Optimal window

2026 to 2054

Current status

Approaching first drink window

Current condition

Youthful with primary fruit freshness and structured tannins

2019 was an excellent vintage in Volnay with ripe, precise fruit and good acidity. This wine’s structure and balance indicate it will reach a complex and nuanced drinking peak starting mid-2020s and remain enjoyable through the late 2030s, consistent with top-tier Volnay premier cru aging profiles.

Food pairing

Classical pairings include roasted duck, game hens, mushroom risotto, coq au vin, and aged soft cheeses like Époisses or Brie.

Serving

Serving temperature

15-16°C / 59-61°F

Decant

Yes (30-60 minutes) — To allow delicate Pinot Noir aromatics to open up and tannins to soften

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 7/10

Manual vineyard work, low yields, careful canopy management, minimal chemical intervention, use of natural yeast for fermentation; some efforts at water conservation and waste reduction reported.

While Domaine Marquis d'Angerville has not officially certified organic or biodynamic status, its viticulture and winemaking reflect classical Burgundian sustainable practices emphasizing terroir expression with minimal chemical use. Small production scale and manual labor reduce mechanization footprint, but international distribution adds to carbon cost. Overall sustainability is good compared to industrial alternatives but lacks formal certification.