Domaine Marquis d'Angerville

Historic Burgundy

This beautiful estate, located on the hill of the village of "Volnay", has great historical value. In 1804, Baron du Mesnil collected a number of vineyards at "Vollenay" (around the Clos des Ducs) that, in the 12th century, were part of the famous vineyards of the Ducs de Bourgogne.

After the Phylloxéra crisis, the Baron's great-grandson, the Marquis Jacques d'Angerville, endeavored to replant his domain at Volnay with extremely carefully selected Pinot Noir vines.

An ardent proponent of "authentic wines," he was the first to bottle and directly sell his entire production on the estate. His constant search for quality and authenticity drove him to found the INAO, Institut National des appellations d'Origines.

From father to son

His son, also named Jacques, took over the estate in 1952 and was unquestionably one of Burgundy's finest winemakers. This charming, sensitive and intelligent man became a local celebrity.

Jacques d'Angerville sadly passed away at too young an age in July 2003, having dedicated his life to Burgundy and the great Volnay wines. He left behind a beautifully maintained estate with wines that were benchmark.

His son, Guillaume, took over the operation of the family estate and continued the trend of his father and grandfather. At his side was Renaud de Villette, agricultural engineer, who worked for 15 years with Jacques d'Angerville.

Vineyards of the highest level

All the vineyards are east-facing and planted in a limestone marl deposit. The stony soil provides heat storage from the sun to transfer it to the grapes, which accelerates ripening.

This domain today covers 15 Ha of vineyards, the best of which are in monopoly, viz. the Clos Des Ducs. The Volnay Taillepieds and Champans with their light and delicate style were allowed to be richer and fuller in some vintages.

In the late 1970s and early 1980s, these still underwent relatively heavy filtering and clarification. Since the end of the 1980s, however, all millésimes are brilliant and show more substance and intensity.

Treasures in the basement

Most d'Angerville wines require 5 to 6 years of cellaring and several years more for great millésimes. They reach their peak after 10 to 12 years but can be kept for up to 2 decades.

Direct import!