2019 - Volnay 1er Cru Les Caillerets Ancienne Cuvee Carnot, Bouchard Pere et Fils

Country: France |
Region: Burgundy |
Appellation: Volnay |
Producer: Bouchard Pere et Fils |
Classification: Premier Cru |
Colour: Red |
ABV: 14% |
Pre-tax Incl. VAT

Tasting Notes

90
Vinous Neal Martin - 12 Dec 23
The 2019 Volnay Les Caillerets Ancienne Cuvée Carnot 1er Cru has a slightly smudged bouquet, with raspberry and strawberry fruit, sous-bois and leather. Could there be just a touch of Brettanomyces here? The palate is medium-bodied, with a slightly saccharine entry, modest depth, and lower acidity than Clerget's Caillerets, leading to a slightly monotone finish. Not bad, but it lacks a soupçon of pedigree. Tasted blind at the Burgfest tasting.
Drinking Date: 2025 - 2036
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.