A beautifully aged Premier Cru from one of Volnay’s most esteemed vineyards. The 1999 vintage opens with refined notes of spiced red berries, dried flowers, and earthy complexity. On the palate, it strikes a seamless balance between elegance and depth, with velvety tannins and a lingering, harmonious finish. Now at its peak, this bottle offers a rare chance to experience mature Burgundy at its most graceful. Crafted from hand-harvested Pinot Noir grapes and matured for over a year in French oak, this wine shows the finesse and staying power that have made Bouchard’s “Ancienne Cuvée Carnot” a benchmark in Volnay.

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TASTING NOTE: Exquisite fruit and spice aromas on the nose. On the palate, perfect harmony between structure and elegance: rich, complex and voluptuous. Very good ageing potential.

Bouchard Père & Fils identifies Les Caillerets as its first vineyard acquisition, dating to 1775, and the historic Carnot family name remains on the label. The estate describes the site as a wine of finesse, elegance and grace.

Technical Specs

Alcohol: 13.0%
Closure: Natural Cork
Harvest: 1999
Oak: 12–14 months in French oak, 30–40% new oak
Varietals: Pinot Noir 100%
Vineyard Area: 3.76 ha
Soil: Thin layers of limestone and clay on a rocky, stony plateau
Exposition: Southeast
Vinification: Hand-harvested in small 13kg cases with careful manual sorting; total or partial destemming; fermentation in small containers; gentle pressing; 15–20 days of vatting
Region: Volnay, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy
Classification: Premier Cru – Les Caillerets, Ancienne Cuvée Carnot

Serving Temperature: 16–18°C
Decanting: 1–2 hours
Food Pairing: Roast lamb, duck, pigeon, light game, mushrooms and truffle dishes