Log in / Sign up Bouchard Père & Fils Volnay Les Caillerets 1er Cru Ancienne Cuvee Carnot 2020
Renowned and respected as one of the finest producers in Burgundy, Bouchard Père et Fils has truly become an institution, known for the exceptional quality of their wines and the diversity of its many vineyards.
Founded in 1731, Bouchard Père et Fils has built up an estate of 130ha and, collectively, is the largest owner of Grand Crus (12ha) and Premier Crus (74ha) across the Côte d’Or Bouchard Père et Fils represents almost one hundred ‘climats’ or uniquely diverse vineyards, including prestigious monopoles such as ‘Beaune Grèves Vigne de l’Enfant Jésus’ and ‘Chevalier-Montrachet La Cabotte’.
According to tradition 'who has no vines in Caillerrets, does not know what Volnay is worth' Qualified as 'Tete de Cuvee' in the 1855 rating by Dr Lavalle this appellation is the very example of finesse, elegance and gracefulness. The 3.76 hectares of this exceptional Premier Cru have a particular meaning for Bouchard Pere & Fils, since it was the first vineyard bought by the house in 1775. The Carnot family who owned the land is still mentioned on the bottles 'Ancienne Cuvee Carnot'.
Pork shoulder with figs, garlic and Pinot noir sauce
Cropped at a derisory 15 hectoliters per hectare, the quality of Bouchard's 2020 Volnay 1er Cru Les Caillerets Ancienne Cuvée Carnot is some compensation for the lack of quantity. Unfurling in the glass with aromas of dark berries, rose petals, plums, raw cocoa and orange rind, it's medium to full-bodied, layered and velvety, with powdery tannins, lively acids and a long, fragrant finish. 92-94+ points William Kelley - Wine Advocate (Jan 2022)
Exquisite fruit and spice aromas on the nose, on the palate perfect harmony between structure and elegance, rich, complex and voluptuous. Very good ageing potential.
