2015 - Volnay 1er Cru Carelles, Jean-Marc Bouley

Country: France |
Region: Burgundy |
Appellation: Volnay |
Producer: Jean-Marc Bouley |
Classification: Premier Cru |
Colour: Red |
ABV: 13% |
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Tasting Notes

90-92
Vinous Stephen Tanzer - 01 Jan 17
(Bouley's parcel of 18-year-old vines is on a gentle, sunny slope in the south part of Carelle Sous la Chapelle, near Champans, where the site's protection from wind always results in very ripe grapes; 100% destemmed): Bright ruby-red. Highly expressive nose offers kirsch, black raspberry, licorice and violet scents. A suave, silky, dense fruit bomb with lovely sweetness and generosity but also a firm chalky underpinning. These younger vines produced a healthy 38 hectoliters per hectare in 2015. Best today on the ripely tannic, palate-saturating finish, which displays a touch of positive youthful bitterness and noteworthy energy. Bouley describes this wine as his baby.
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Volnay Fine Wine

Volnay

Volnay, in Burgundy's Côte de Beaune, is famed for elegant, refined Pinot Noir wines with silky texture, aromatic complexity, and graceful ageing potential. These wines feature delicate flavours of red berries, like cherry and raspberry, with floral notes and subtle earth and spice. Though lacking Grand Cru vineyards, Premier Crus like Les Caillerets and Clos des Chênes are highly esteemed for their finesse and depth. Top producers include Domaine Michel Lafarge, Domaine Marquis d'Angerville, and Domaine Hubert de Montille, all dedicated to expressing Volnay's unique terroir.