🏰The 2023 Marquis d'Angerville Volnay 1er Cru Fremiet features a burst of blueberry and pomegranate fruit with a firm mineral underpinning, showcasing impeccable balance and weight. The 2023 Burgundy vintage is a rare bird, offering both quality and quantity, with classically proportioned reds showing finesse and meltingly lush tannins that beg for early consumption. This Pinot Noir offers notes of raspberries, plums, and licorice, with a taut and fresher nose hinting at oyster shell. Expect a vaguely liqueur-like quality to aromas of black cherry, kirsch, and poached plum, leading to rich, generous flavors that tighten up on a firm, palate-soaking finish. 🍴 This versatile Volnay pairs beautifully with roasted chicken, duck breast with cherry sauce, mushroom risotto, or lighter red meat preparations. Its elegant fruit profile makes it a delightful match for a range of sophisticated dishes. 🥂 With unbelievably soft and approachable tannins, this is confirmed as an early drinking vintage, though it also possesses potential for aging. It will need at least a few years of cellaring to unwind, but the cellaring potential seems clear. Perfect for a celebratory dinner or a sophisticated gathering, it can be enjoyed now or cellared for a few years. Serve at 14-16°C (57-61°F).