Bouchard Père & Fils Volnay Les Caillerets 1er Cru Ancienne Cuvee Carnot 2019

A$224.00

Availability
In stock
Volume
750ml
Varieties
Region/Country
Burgundy, France
Rating
92-95 points

Vintages

2019

Description

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 Caillerets, does not know what Volnay is worth". Qualified as "Tête de cuvée" 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 Père & 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 Cuvée Carnot".

Ratings

Score
92 - 95 points
Reviewer
Allen Meadows
Review

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 flavours 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.

Score
90 - 93 points
Reviewer
Inside Burgundy
Review

Rich deep purple, slightly richer plum nose, sweet dark fruit, very powerful, almost too much. Dark black cherry with lush raspberry alongside. This is something of a fruit bomb at the moment but will merit a higher rating if it refines and gains gravitas during the rest of the elevage.

Specifications

Closure
Cork
Serving Temp.
17-18 °C
Alcohol
13.5%
Cellar until
Now - 2031
Food pairing
Dishes with morels and other wild mushrooms. Mushroom risotto. Venison, game birds, full-flavoured cheeses.

Tasting Profile

Nose
Intense bouquet with aromas of red and black fruit, spices, and a touch of oak.
Palate
Rich and structured on the palate, this wine needs a bit of patience in order to reveal its raciness and great distinction. Excellent aging potential.

Bouchard Père & Fils Volnay Les Caillerets 1er Cru Ancienne Cuvee Carnot 2019

Bouchard Père & Fils Volnay Les Caillerets 1er Cru Ancienne Cuvee Carnot 2019
Bottle
QTY

Suggested for you

Exclusive wine,
exceptional service.

The Reserve Cellars. ABN 89621364994 Liquor License 196883. The Reserve Cellar supports the responsible service of alcohol. It is against the law to sell or supply alcohol to, or obtain alcohol on behalf of, a person under the age of 18 years. WARNING: Under the Liquor Act 1992, it is an offence to supply liquor to a person under the age of 18 years (Penalty exceeds $6,000). for a person under the age of 18 years to purchase or receive liquor (Penalty exceeds $500).

Facebook logo Instagram logo LinkedIn logo