Domaine Marquis d’Angerville’s Volnay 1er Cru Les Caillerets 2023 is a beautifully poised expression of one of Volnay’s most revered vineyards. Sitting high on the slope, Caillerets is known for its limestone-rich soils, which lend the wine a striking sense of finesse and mineral precision. In the glass, it opens with lifted aromatics of red cherry, wild strawberry and rose petal, underpinned by subtle notes of spice and a whisper of earth. There’s an immediate elegance here, but also a quiet intensity that speaks to both the pedigree of the site and the domaine’s meticulous approach.

On the palate, the wine is silky and finely structured, with ultra-refined tannins that glide across the tongue. Bright acidity carries the red fruit core, while a stony, almost chalky minerality adds depth and persistence. This is not a powerful Volnay, but rather one of precision and harmony—built for those who appreciate nuance over weight. It will drink beautifully with delicate dishes such as roast pigeon, duck breast or mushroom-based plates, but also has the structure to evolve gracefully over the next 10–15 years.