2018 Volnay Caillerets Ancienne Cuvee Carnot
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The 2018 Volnay Les Caillerets Ancienne Cuvée Carnot 1er Cru has a tightly-knit, rather monotone bouquet with blackberry, rose petal and incense aromas. It lacks a bit of typicité and terroir expression. The palate is medium-bodied with a slightly lactic entry and decent acidity. It is rather oaky, obscuring the terroir expression on the finish at the moment. Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2018 red tasting.
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Tim Jackson MW, jancisrobinson.com
Neal Martin
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The 2018 Volnay 1er Cru Les Caillerets Ancienne Cuvée Carnot is showing beautifully from bottle, unwinding in the glass with aromas of cassis, black plums, sweet soil tones and subtle spices. Medium to full-bodied, deep and concentrated, it's one of the more tightly wound wines in the range, with powdery structuring tannins, lively acids and a long, penetrating finish.
Blueberry, plum and flower aromas with some new leather. It’s full-bodied with lots of fruit and density. Flavorful and stylish at the finish. A little tight now. Try after 2022.
About the producer
Bouchard Père & Fils is one of Burgundy’s oldest and most established wine producers. Founded in 1731 by Michel Bouchard, it is the largest vineyard owner in the Côte d’Or with 130 hectares of vines.