Domaine Marquis d'Angerville, Pinot Noir, Volnay 1er Cru Clos Des Ducs Monopole, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France 2018

Terroir: An official act from the beginning of the 16th century already lists this plot of 52 ouvrées in the former Domaine of the Dukes of Burgundy. The ouvrée, the traditional unit of area in Burgundy, represents the area that a winegrower could take care of alone in one day; there are about 24 ouvrées in a hectare. A veritable enclosure, it covers an area of ​​2.15 hectares, identical to the 52 ouvrées measured in the 16th century. The soil is strongly calcareous, stony, poor, quite deep and clayey (white marl). The perfect south-east exposure guarantees ideal sunshine. The very steep slope of the vineyard allows very good drainage.

Wine: It is the great wine of the Domaine. This wine, firm and elegant at the same time, plays in a league of its own. Its structure is complex and harmonious. Its aromas, very full, give it an exceptional volume and a rare distinction. A wine for laying down, it evolves slowly in the bottle to reach great fullness from 10 years of age. Great vintages often require more time.