Volnay Clos des Ducs 2000

The colour of this wine is very pale red. Volnay, the commune just south of Pommard, are normally delightful wines that are elegant and delicate with a very feminine expression. This is in stark contradiction to its neighbour Pommard which is possibly the most masculine wine in Burgundy. Funny to think that they are both Pinot Noir and that this effect comes exclusively from the terroir which is lighter in Volnay than in Pommard.

The Premier cru "Clos des Ducs" is just north of the town Volnay and the producer Marquis d'Angerville has monopoly on this parcel. The wine is very delicate and feminine with a smooth velvety finish with a medium light body but a long aftertaste. 2000 is generally a very good year, but perhaps not the best for Volnay or the wines from Cote de Beaune. All this thanks to a thunderstorm on September 12 that year that brought between 25 to 75 mm of rain in the Cote de Beaune.

The price is around 30 to 35€ which makes this a P (worth the price but not a bargain).

Domaine Marquis d'Angerville Volnay Clos des Ducs 1er Cru (2002)

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