Bouchard Père & Fils Volnay Caillerets Ancienne Cuvée Carnot 2022

The 2022 Volnay 1er Cru Les Caillerets Ancienne Cuvée Carnot is showing especially well, bursting with aromas of dark berries and cherries mingled with spices, rose petals and smoke. Medium to full-bodied, fleshy and concentrated, it's pure and ethereal, with lively acids, powdery tannins and a long, saline finish.

A succulent style, with cherry, blackberry, smoke, earth and vegetal notes offset by a broad swath of tannins. Dense and compact, this tails off a little on the finish today courtesy of the strong tannic grip. Needs time. Best from 2028 through 2045. 180 cases imported.

The 2022 Volnay Les Caillerets Ancienne Cuvee Carnot ler Cru has a nicely detailed bouquet with black cherries, raspberry coulis, wild mint and a touch of dark chocolate emerging with time. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins and modest weight, very nicely balanced with a smooth, coca-tinged finish. It will need 4-5 years to absorb the 30% new oak.