Volnay Caillerets Ancienne Cuvée Carnot

1999 Bouchard Père et Fils Volnay Caillerets Ancienne Cuvée Carnot

By on October 31, 2005 #asides

Deep ruby core, still just a hint of cherry at the rim. The nose is dominated by wood when first opened, taking around 30 minutes to start showing coffee and caramel tones. Another hour shows roasting red fruits and gradually higher tones. The palate has first-class texture, acidity that lingers and super length that has a touch of creamy black cherry about it. Not the outright density of the very best, but it’s borne in a very impressive way. Today still far too much wood obscuring its ‘Volnay-ness’ – should be coming round in another 10 years or so.

1999 Bouchard Père et Fils Volnay Caillerets Ancienne Cuvée Carnot

By on February 28, 2003 #asides

Around 4 hectares of this vineyard are owned by BP&F. Medium colour. The lovely Volnay nose is much higher toned than any of the previous wines. Much more oak is obvious on the palate, and coupled with a strong tannic background makes for a wine that is currently a little unbalanced despite pure, persistent fruit and nice acidity. If the oak subdues this will be a lovely wine, not enough balance for today though.

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