2019 Bouchard Volnay 1er Cru Caillerets 'Ancienne Cuvée Carnot'

95 Points James Suckling
Out of stock
From one of Volnay's very best sites, the Caillerets is a reviewer favourite among the Bouchard offerings. The name of this lime-rich vineyard refers to the abundant small pebbles, which assist drainage. The pebbles also reflect light up to the grapes, gently aiding them to ripeness while on this ideal southeast-facing slope they remain sheltered from the harsh afternoon sun. This long and complete process ensures dimension and finesse, producing a beautiful expression that balances the feminine, aromatic elegance of the Volnay appellation with the slightly denser palate of Bouchard's plot. A gem of the range for a very reasonable price.
$155.00 in mixed 6+ or $175.00 per bottle

Grape

Pinot Noir

Its Origins

Today the Burgundian wine domaine of Bouchard Pere et Fils can trace its origins back to 1731, though it is no longer family owned. In 1995 the Champagne house Joseph Henriot acquired the company and quality has risen as a consequence. Bouchard is led by Stéphane Follin Arbelet, while the wines are made by Philippe Prost - who has been with the company since 1978. An impressive gravity-flow winery on the Route de Savigny, the Cuvérie St Vincent, was completed in 2005 and enables them to process all their wines with optimum efficiency. Bouchard’s total holdings comprise 130 hectares, including 12ha of grand crus and 74ha of premier crus, which makes them the largest vineyard owners in the Côte d’Or.

What The Critics Say

95/100 James Suckling

“This a firm and pretty red with a solid tannin backbone to the medium body. Ripe fruit with some walnut, tobacco, and floral undertones. It’s long and flavorful. Balanced and firm. Classic style. Drink from 2025.”

92-95/100 Burghound, Allen Meadows

"“There is a suggestion of herbal tea on the exuberantly spicy aromas of red and dark raspberry along with a hint of violet. There is a wonderful texture to the classy and beautifully well-detailed middle weight flavors that brim with both minerality and dry extract before culminating in a compact, serious and built-to-age finish. This too could use better depth but the underlying material, and this wine’s consistently outstanding track record, bodes well for the future. One to strongly consider. Don’t miss! Outstanding." Drink 2031+

93+/100 Wine Advocate, William Kelley

"The 2019 Volnay 1er Cru Les Caillerets Ancienne Cuvée Carnot has turned out beautifully, wafting from the glass with a deep-pitched bouquet of wild berries and plums mingled with raw cocoa, peonies and subtle hints of spice. Medium to full-bodied, rich and layered, it's seamless and complete, with a deep core of fruit and velvety structuring tannins." Drink 2023 - 2059

Variety Pinot Noir
Region Burgundy
Closure Cork
Volume 750ml
Maturity 2023 - 2059

This Wine Goes Well With

with DUCK
with GAME
with PORK

Taste

3

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