2014 Volnay Caillerets

Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2014 tasting, the 2014 Volnay 1er Cru Les Caillerets "Ancienne Cuvée Carnot" has a rather conservative bouquet, earthy and missing some fruit intensity. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin and attractive red cherry, cranberry and blueberry fruit. This Volnay actually improves as it goes along, and the finish conveys satisfying depth and a gentle grip, the aftertaste long and persistent. This is a strong Volnay from Bouchard Père, and it comes recommended. Tasted September 2017.

Fruity and open nose with black cherries and stones. Light-to medium-bodied, very delicate and silky. Shows you what it has right away. Gentle palate. Drink now.

Medium red. Complex musky aromas of spiced plum, raspberry, leather and redcurrant, plus a whiff of dried flowers. Offers lovely breadth and pliancy for the vintage, with red fruit and spice flavors dominating. This mouthfilling, surprisingly supple, sweet Volnay offers considerable early appeal. Plenty of dusty but fine-grained tannins should hold this wine over the medium term.