2022, Domaine Marquis d'Angerville, VOLNAY, 1er Cru, 'Fremiets'The 2022 Volnay Fremiet 1er Cru has more complexity and nuance on the nose compared to the Clos des Angles. Well defined with discrete use of oak (10 to 15% new), gaining intensity in the glass but never fully letting go. The palate is medium bodied with edgy, slightly chalky tannins on the entry, lending this Volnay tension. This has a fine bead of acidity and a dash of cracked black pepper mixed with sous bois towards the finish. Give this a few

cool earth and various dark berries precede the suave

But this did not prevent Stephen Carrier and his team from making a fresh and energetic 2022 de Fieuzal

They are made in a consciously accessible style

lime blossom

spicy and penetrating

wet earth and plumy black fruit

Great impact and presence

The ‘classique’ village-level wine from Gouges has a lovely ripe cherry fruit

coming over from Château Villemaurine

and exotic spice nuances intertwined with concentrated black fruits

It should reward a bit of patience

Maceration for 7-10 days then moved into old barriques for 20 months