2011 Bouchard Père & Fils Volnay Les Caillerets Ancienne Cuvée Carnot 1er Cru
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Tasted blind at the Burgundy 2011 horizontal tasting in Beaune. The Volnay 1er Cru Caillerets Ancienne Cuvée Carnot has a slightly smudged bouquet. It feels a little reduced with dusky, brambly, dark berry fruits that are sullen. The palate is smudged on the entry with chewy tannins and moderate acidity, but it is lacking a little finesse and detail.
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Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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12-15 months in oak, about 30-50% new. Mid to deep cherry. Mix of sweet red fruit and oak spice on the nose. A touch peppery. Tannins are on the firm, dry side but fine and in balance with everything else. Light and gentle but still has a backbone. (JH)
(from tank): Bright, deep red. Redcurrant, mocha and spices on the slightly medicinal nose; lower-pitched and less perfumed than the Fremiets. Supple and deep but a bit dry in spite of its ripeness and solid extract. In a disturbed state today and showing limited sweetness of fruit. Perhaps a bit hardened by SO2.
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.