2009 Volnay Caillerets

The 2009 Volnay Caillerets shows marvelous energy and vibrancy. This is a decidedly powerful, virile Volnay loaded with personality. Layers of dark fruit, smoke and tar make their way through to the incisive finish. This is another wine that will be fascinating to follow. Glantenay used 50% whole clusters for the Caillerets. Anticipated maturity: 2019-2029. This is a fine set of wines from Thierry Glantenay, one of Volnay’s up and coming artisan growers. Glantenay and his family farm 7 hectares of vineyards, mostly in Volnay and Pommard. The 2009 harvest started on September 9th. Except as noted, all of the wines were made with 100% destemmed fruit. Cuvaison lasted around 12-16 days. In 2009 Glantenay did a little cold maceration to bring the temperature of the grapes down, although in colder years he does not typically do a cold soak. The wines were moved in to oak where they aged on their fine lees with no rackings until they were prepared for bottling. Glantenay used a maximum of 30% new oak in 2009. I tasted most of these 2009s from tank. Bottling was scheduled for March 2011. Glantenay did not plan to fine or filter. Importer: Peter Weygandt, Unionville, PA; tel. (610) 486-0800

All whole bunch because grapes were so healthy. Makes two to three casks per year. Meaty, savoury nose. Quite open in fact. Very silky and expressive. Great texture. Sappy. Long. (JR)