2019 Volnay Champans 1. Cru Marquis d'Angerville 300 cl.

At just under 4ha, this is the largest holding for the domaine, located in a perfect mid-slope position. The additional ripeness afforded by this privileged location gives the wine an almost lush character on the nose, with dark fruit and an almost chocolaty richness. The texture is expressive and velvety, and there is a bit more heft here than in the Clos des Ducs, although it is not lacking in delicacy by any means.

92-94+: The 2019 Volnay 1er Cru Champans is another wine that's brighter and more refined than its 2018 counterpart, offering up pretty aromas of plums, sweet red berries and peonies, framed by a deft application of creamy oak. Medium to full-bodied, bright and lively, it's unusually fine-boned and refined for what is often one of the more muscular wines in the cellar.