Marquis d'Angerville, Volnay Les Fremiets 1er Cru 2017

Volnay has always been Burgundy’s quiet poet and Les Fremiets is one of its most lyrical verses. Sitting just on the border with Pommard, the vineyard marries Volnay’s perfume and finesse with a touch of Pommard’s grip. In the hands of Marquis d’Angerville, one of the appellation’s most admired names, that balance turns into something truly unforgettable.

The 2017 vintage is all about elegance. Bright red cherry and wild strawberry lead the way, with rose petal, spice and a subtle earthiness threading through. The tannins are fine and beautifully integrated, giving shape without weight, while a lively freshness lifts the fruit and keeps it dancing on the palate. It’s refined, precise, and already showing plenty of charm, though it will age with grace for another decade or more.