2016 Volnay Premier Cru Clos des Ducs Marquis d'Angerville, Burgund (3l)

Allen Meadows' Burghound - 2016 Volnay Premier Cru Clos des Ducs, Marquis d'Angerville

Not surprisingly, and particularly so in large format, this hasn't changed much since I first reviewed it in 2018. An ultra-elegant nose exhibits a broad range of spice and floral elements on the black cherry and plum-suffused aromas. There is almost painful intensity to the chiseled, focused and stony medium weight flavors that coat the palate with dry extract on the youthfully austere, powerful and very serious finish. This is very firmly constituted and a wine that should really not be touched for at least a decade and in large format, I would recommend allowing another 15 years or so. Excellent but built to age so patience is in order. - Allen Meadows, Nov. 21