Volnay Premier Cru Caillerets Ancienne Cuvee Carnot

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

• 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 Find pate en croute lyonnais on TableJourney →
  The pastry-wrapped terrine's fat and pistachio echo a structured Pinot's red fruit and gentle tannin.
• Saucisson de Lyon Find saucisson de lyon on TableJourney →
  Cured pork and pistachio sit comfortably beside a supple village Pinot with savoury length.

History

The Caillerets Ancienne Cuvee Carnot comes from old Bouchard vines in Volnay's top premier cru.

1. 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)

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