News — Volnay

"Racy, detailed and refined"
-2023 Lafon Volnay

This is a shame. Along with d'Angerville and Lafarge, Lafon makes some of the top examples of Volnay.

In Peak Form Lafon Meursault, Montrachet, Volnay & More

On nearly a weekly basis, I'm blown away by a bottle of Lafon.

"The domaine almost never misses these days and 2022 is a brilliant vintage."
2022 D'Angerville Volnay 1er Cru Champans

Today, I'm happy to offer a dynamite example of Champans. In 2022, the wine is shockingly impressive. 

"This is lovely"
-2021 Lafarge Volnay 1er Cru 5 Climats

Due to the small quantities, Lafarge made the decision to blend his five 1er Cru vineyards into a single wine. This is the first time ever that Lafarge has blended these sites, and this is a long established domaine. 

"This is potentially brilliant and very much worth your interest"
2020 Lafarge Volnay Premier Cru Clos des Chenes

There's something magical and captivating about Lafarge's wines and their understated grace.

Under-the-Radar Lafarge:
2010 Lafarge Volnay Vendanges Sélectionnées

Lafarge is a very special producer for me. I love the entire line-up. With all that said, I have a soft spot for the VS. The wine offers such nuance, depth, and finesse for the price.

"In a word, brilliant."
- 2019 D'Angerville Volnay 1er Cru Clos des Ducs

Clos des Ducs produces some of the most intense, mineral-driven, and deeply complex examples of red Burgundy.

Marquis D'Angerville: 2006-2018

Whether it's the stony and intricate raciness of Taillepieds or the singular combination of intensity and breeding of Clos des Ducs, d'Angerville's wines possess a captivating silkiness, finesse, and excellent transparency.

"Lace and Grace"
2017 Angerville Volnay 1er Cru Clos des Angles

Wine of the Year
Bobby's Pick

For my wine of the year, it was imperative for me to choose a top-flight Burgundy for under $100.

2017 Lafarge Volnay:
1er Cru Clos du Château des Ducs & 1er Cru Clos des Chênes

These two wines dramatize what makes Lafarge so great.

"If you love Clos des Ducs, don't miss the '02"
2002 D'Angerville Volnay 1er Cru Clos des Ducs

The 2002 Ducs is a legend.

For the past couple of weeks, I've been working through a recent purchase of back-vintage d'Angerville. I saved the best for last. 

Volnay Distance Runner:
2008 Angerville Volnay 1er Cru Champans

Catching d'Angerville's Champans in the right vintage is an extraordinary experience.

Last weekend, we offered the amazing 2010 Champans. Today, I'm happy to offer the 2008, another personal favorite vintage of Champans. These are the only bottles available in the country. 

The King of Chardonnay’s Cult Pinots 1996-2017:
Lafon Volnay 1er Cru Santenots-du-Milieu & Volnay 1er Cru Clos des Chêne

“Refinement and Purity”
- 2017 D'Angerville Volnay 1er Cru Taillepieds 750s & Magnums

“As is often the case, I was particularly taken with the quality I found here." - Burghound When d’Angerville’s wines are in the zone, they’re absolutely breathtaking.

“In a word, lovely” - Lowest Price:
2017 D'Angerville Volnay 1er Cru Clos des Ducs Magnums

Lowest Price In The Nation Angerville’s monopole Clos des Ducs is the crown jewel of Volnay. Clos des Ducs produces some of the most intense, mineral-driven, and deeply complex examples of red Burgundy. It's a wine that ages so beautifully that it almost demands to be bottled in magnum.

"Classy and impeccably well-balanced" -Burghound
2017 Angerville Volnay 1er Cru Les Caillerets

The 1er Cru Caillerets is likely the most supremely elegant and mineral wine of Volnay.

"A seriously impressive effort that is built to age"
- 2010 D'Angerville Volnay 1er Cru Champans

Last Monday, we offered d'Angerville's 2013 Ducs. Today, I'm excited to offer the 2010 Champans. I've been obsessed with d'Angerville since my visit there a few weeks ago. It was magical.

"Bulletproof Volnay" - 2013 D'Angerville Volnay 1er Cru Clos des Ducs

D'Angerville's 2013 Ducs is an astonishing success. D'Angerville's 2013s stand out for their striking clarity and precision. The 2013 Ducs distills the site down to its essence. And it's absolutely captivating.

Dazzling Classicism: 2014 d'Angerville Volnay 1er Cru Caillerets

In 2016, I made d'Angerville's 2014 Caillerets my wine of the year. Almost two years later, I'm really pleased with the decision. The wine is beautiful. That's why I couldn't resist this small parcel.

"Terrific" - 2015 D'Angerville Volnay 1er Cru Caillerets

D'Angerville's Caillerets is Volnay at its most painstakingly precise. It's also one of the hardest to find in quantity.

Wine of the Year Revisited:
2014 D'Angerville Volnay 1er Cru Caillerets

In December, I made the 2014 Caillerets my wine of the year. Since then, I've only grown more fond of this bottle.

Don't Miss Burgundy Value:
2008 Chandon de Briailles Volnay 1er Cru Les Caillerets

Along with Clos des Ducs, Caillerets is Volnay's top 1er Cru site. Many Burgundy experts would argue forcefully for its Grand Cru caliber. Today, we're happy to offer a 2008 Caillerets at a price that many current vintage Bourgogne Rouge go for.

“Superb precision and cut” -
2014 D'Angerville Volnay 1er Cru Champans

D’Angerville’s Champans has an extraordinary track record for aging. Every time we have the opportunity to drink old Champans it’s an amazing experience. We’ve had bottles with fifty years of age that were still gorgeously fresh and completely stunning.