Volnay Clos des Ducs, Domaine Marquis d'Angerville 2007

This too is exceptionally fresh and pretty with attractively ripe, vivid and elegant red cherry, raspberry and wet stone nuances that are very much in keeping with the lacy, pure and laser-like medium-weight flavors that display fine precision. As it typically is with a classic Ducster, the dominant flavor influence is the intense sense of minerality that culminates in a harmonious, understated yet driving finish that does not seem to stop for several minutes. This is a not a big Ducster but for purity of delivery, it's hard to beat and the balance is impeccable. Unlike the '08, this could actually be enjoyed now as there is a lovely suppleness to the mid-palate.

This offers a clear step up in overall complexity relative to the Mitans, both on the ultra pure and slightly riper nose of both red and blue berry fruit plus violet notes and this floral character can also be found on the round, rich and mouth coating flavors that are impeccably well balanced, long, linear and brimming with dry extract. This is a wine of harmony, indeed to the point where this is a Zen wine. Terrific.