Bouchard Pere & Fils, Volnay 1er Cru Les Caillerets Ancienne Cuvee Carnot Domaine 2022

"The 2022 Volnay Les Caillerets Ancienne Cuvée Carnot 1er 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." – Neal Martin

"Very fragrant and floral, but with a deep well of ripe red fruits behind it. Excellent interplay of structured tannins and fruit on the quite firm medium-bodied palate. From a 3.5 hectare plot in this east-facing and rocky Volnay 1er Cru that was picked early to prevent overripeness." – James Suckling