The 2018 Volnay 1er Cru Les Caillerets Ancienne Cuvee Carnot from Bouchard Père & Fils is a beautifully complex wine, rich with aromas of cassis, black plums, and subtle spices. It offers a full-bodied, concentrated profile with powdery tannins and vibrant acidity, finishing long and penetrating. This wine shows excellent aging potential, making it ideal for cellaring. Pair it with lamb, duck, or light game for a perfect match. Best enjoyed after 2022, with aging potential extending well beyond 2050.

The Wine Advocate | RP 93+
Published: Oct 15, 2020
Drink: 2025-2050

The 2018 Volnay 1er Cru Les Caillerets Ancienne Cuvee Carnot is showing beautifully from bottle, unwinding in the glass with aromas of cassis, black plums, sweet soil tones and subtle spices. Medium to full-bodied, deep and concentrated, it's one of the more tightly wound wines in the range, with powdery structuring tannins, lively acids and a long, penetrating finish. 

James Suckling | JS 93
Published: Dec 5, 2020

Blueberry, plum and flower aromas with some new leather. It?s full-bodied with lots of fruit and density. Flavorful and stylish at the finish. A little tight now. Try after 2022. 

Wine Spectator | WS 93
Published: Dec 15, 2020

Lush in texture and balanced on the soft side, this red displays black cherry, blackberry, violet and earth flavors. Terrific harmony and a long, complex finish of fruit and mineral. Will be approachable in the short term. Drink now through 2033. 150 cases imported.

Bouchard-pereetfils.com

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: 2018, hand-harvested in 13 kg crates
Oak: 16–20 months in French oak, 35–40% new oak
Varietals: Pinot Noir 100%
Skin Contact: 20–30% whole bunches; cold maceration followed by 12–20 days of fermentation and extraction
Winemaker: Bouchard Père & Fils
Region: Volnay Premier Cru, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy

Serving Temperature: 17–18°C
Decanting: 45–60 minutes
Food Pairing: Roast lamb, duck, pigeon, guinea fowl, feathered game, mushrooms and mature cheeses