In the glass
Aroma: red cherry, violet, spice, earth
Palate: raspberry, mineral, sweet spice, silk
A silky, perfumed Volnay from old vines, with red fruit, violet and a fine, savoury frame.
What it pairs with
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Coq au vin
A Burgundy braise of rooster in red wine mirrors the cuvee's own dark-fruit and forest-floor register. -
Pate en croute lyonnais
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The pastry-wrapped terrine's fat and pistachio echo a structured Pinot's red fruit and gentle tannin. -
Saucisson de Lyon
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Cured pork and pistachio sit comfortably beside a supple village Pinot with savoury length.
How to serve Volnay Premier Cru Caillerets Ancienne Cuvee Carnot
Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Coq au vin, Pate en croute lyonnais, Saucisson de Lyon. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
The Caillerets Ancienne Cuvee Carnot comes from old Bouchard vines in Volnay's top premier cru.
- 1845 — Carnot parcel acquired
Facts
- Producer
- Bouchard Pere et Fils
- Grapes
- Pinot Noir (100%)
- Classification
- Premier Cru (Volnay, AOC)
- Oak
- Around 14 months in French oak, part new
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 60 to 130 at retail
- Drinking window
- 8-20 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1845
Scores
- Burghound 91 (2019 vintage, reviewed 2022)
Frequently asked about Volnay Premier Cru Caillerets Ancienne Cuvee Carnot
What does Volnay Premier Cru Caillerets Ancienne Cuvee Carnot taste like?
On the nose, red cherry, violet, spice, earth. On the palate, raspberry, mineral, sweet spice, silk. Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a medium finish. A silky, perfumed Volnay from old vines, with red fruit, violet and a fine, savoury frame.
When should I drink Volnay Premier Cru Caillerets Ancienne Cuvee Carnot?
Drink 8-20 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Volnay Premier Cru Caillerets Ancienne Cuvee Carnot?
Coq au vin is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Pate en croute lyonnais and Saucisson de Lyon. A Burgundy braise of rooster in red wine mirrors the cuvee's own dark-fruit and forest-floor register.
What grapes are in Volnay Premier Cru Caillerets Ancienne Cuvee Carnot?
The blend is Pinot Noir (100%). The wine is classified as Premier Cru (Volnay, AOC).