95 points Bruce Sanderson (Wine Spectator): "[$100 list] Smoky cherry, spice and toast notes lead off in this firm and sinewy red, with black cherry, violet, blood orange and chalky mineral flavors underneath. This has terrific energy and fine length, just needs time to integrate. Best from 2022 through 2035. (11/30/17)"
92-95 points & 'Don't Miss Outstanding', Allen Meadows (Burghound): "Here the generous wood treatment presently fights somewhat with the menthol, cassis, spice and essence of black cherry liqueur-suffused nose. There is a beguiling texture to the vibrant, detailed and intensely mineral-driven medium weight flavors that coat the palate with dry extract while delivering marvelous persistence on the very firmly structured finish. This is very definitely built-to-age and it's going to need it. I would add that this is unlikely to make an especially good candidate for early consumption so patience absolutely required. Drink 2030+. (Jan 2017)"
92-94 points Stephen Tanzer (Vinous): "Bright, dark red; less saturated than the Taillepieds. Ripe aromas of black cherry, spices, minerals and chocolate, lifted by violet and white flowers. Dense, silky and seamless wine with mouthfilling dark berry and chocolate flavors framed by harmonious acidity. Not liqueur-like or at all roasted in spite of the site's rocky, poor soil and the very dry summer. In fact, Weber considers this to be one of the best wines of the 2015 vintage for Bouchard. Finishes very long, with refined tannins spreading out horizontally to saturate the palate. A wine of noteworthy finesse, this beauty fills the mouth without coming across as weighty. (Jan 2017)"
92-94 points Neal Martin (Wine Advocate): "The 2015 Volnay 1er Cru Les Caillerets 'Ancienne Cuvée Carnot' would definitely be one of my picks from Bouchard Père this vintage. It has a lovely, expressive, terroir-driven bouquet with red cherry, crushed strawberry and wet limestone. There is impressive delineation here. The palate is medium-bodied, very well balanced with caressing, supple tannin that belie the structure underneath. I like the energy, the frisson here and the length lingers in the mouth, a tang of orange peel and Moroccan spice on the aftertaste. This comes recommended - chapeau! Drink 2019-2035. (Dec 2016)"
93 points Jasper Morris, MW (Inside Burgundy): "Slightly paler purple colour than some, but with attractive perfume in a floral and fresh red fruit style. Really very elegant, excellent balance behind, recognisable for top class Volnay, and persistent."
93 points Neal Martin (Vinous): "The 2015 Volnay Les Caillerets "Ancienne Cuvée Carnot" 1er Cru has a beautiful, enticing, engaging bouquet, featuring marvelously detailed red berry fruit laced with crushed stone and black truffle. The palate is very detailed and precise, with crisp acidity, an insistent grip, and blacker and sappier fruit emerging toward a finish that lingers in the mouth. This is more backward on the palate than the nose, so I would afford it three or four years in bottle. Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting. Drink: 2022-2040. (Nov 2018)"
92 points Tim Atkin, MW (Jan 2017).
92-95 points & 'Don't Miss Outstanding', Allen Meadows (Burghound): "Here the generous wood treatment presently fights somewhat with the menthol, cassis, spice and essence of black cherry liqueur-suffused nose. There is a beguiling texture to the vibrant, detailed and intensely mineral-driven medium weight flavors that coat the palate with dry extract while delivering marvelous persistence on the very firmly structured finish. This is very definitely built-to-age and it's going to need it. I would add that this is unlikely to make an especially good candidate for early consumption so patience absolutely required. Drink 2030+. (Jan 2017)"
92-94 points Stephen Tanzer (Vinous): "Bright, dark red; less saturated than the Taillepieds. Ripe aromas of black cherry, spices, minerals and chocolate, lifted by violet and white flowers. Dense, silky and seamless wine with mouthfilling dark berry and chocolate flavors framed by harmonious acidity. Not liqueur-like or at all roasted in spite of the site's rocky, poor soil and the very dry summer. In fact, Weber considers this to be one of the best wines of the 2015 vintage for Bouchard. Finishes very long, with refined tannins spreading out horizontally to saturate the palate. A wine of noteworthy finesse, this beauty fills the mouth without coming across as weighty. (Jan 2017)"
92-94 points Neal Martin (Wine Advocate): "The 2015 Volnay 1er Cru Les Caillerets 'Ancienne Cuvée Carnot' would definitely be one of my picks from Bouchard Père this vintage. It has a lovely, expressive, terroir-driven bouquet with red cherry, crushed strawberry and wet limestone. There is impressive delineation here. The palate is medium-bodied, very well balanced with caressing, supple tannin that belie the structure underneath. I like the energy, the frisson here and the length lingers in the mouth, a tang of orange peel and Moroccan spice on the aftertaste. This comes recommended - chapeau! Drink 2019-2035. (Dec 2016)"
93 points Jasper Morris, MW (Inside Burgundy): "Slightly paler purple colour than some, but with attractive perfume in a floral and fresh red fruit style. Really very elegant, excellent balance behind, recognisable for top class Volnay, and persistent."
93 points Neal Martin (Vinous): "The 2015 Volnay Les Caillerets "Ancienne Cuvée Carnot" 1er Cru has a beautiful, enticing, engaging bouquet, featuring marvelously detailed red berry fruit laced with crushed stone and black truffle. The palate is very detailed and precise, with crisp acidity, an insistent grip, and blacker and sappier fruit emerging toward a finish that lingers in the mouth. This is more backward on the palate than the nose, so I would afford it three or four years in bottle. Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting. Drink: 2022-2040. (Nov 2018)"
92 points Tim Atkin, MW (Jan 2017).
| Product SKU | 330115 |
| Producer | Bouchard |
| Country | France |
| Region | Burgundy |
| SubRegion | Côtes de Beaune |
| Appellation | Volnay |
| Varietal | Pinot Noir |
| Designation | Premier Cru |
| Vintage | 2015 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
| ABV | 13.5% |
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