2023 Domaine Marquis d'Angerville Clos des Ducs Volnay Premier Cru, France 1.5L Magnum Nicola Idiart Alicante Bouschet

Alicante Bouschet

spice-saturated red character of the fruit here provides a fascinating contrast to Gilles’ more brooding flagship Cornas

Powerfully scented bouquet combines cherry compote

Aged in Slavonian botti of 10-20HL for 18 months followed by time in the bottle before release

5-ha plot located above Cheilly-lés Maranges

2023 Domaine Marquis d'Angerville Clos des Ducs Volnay Premier Cru, France 1.5L Magnum Nicola Idiart Alicante BouschetMonopole of Marquis dAngerville. A true clos, enclosed by stone walls on each side, it covers an area of 2. 15 hectares, identical to the 52 openings measured in the 16th century. The soil is strongly calcareous, stony, poor, rather deep and clayey (white marl). The perfect south eastern exposure guarantees ideal sunshine. The very steep slope of the vineyard allows very good drainage.