91+ points William Kelley (Wine Advocate): "By contrast with the Clos de la Cave, Bouley's 2018 Volnay Vieilles Vignes is richer and more muscular, delivering aromas of smoky plums, rich soil tones, licorice and cassis. Medium to full-bodied, layered and textural, it's fleshy and broad-shouldered, with an enveloping attack but plenty of tannic structure, too. As I noted last year, this derives from vines that see all-day sun and little in the way of breeze, located below premier cru Carelles. Drink: 2024-2045. (Jan 2021)"
'Outstanding,' Allen Meadows (Burghound): "(from 40+ year old vines situated by order of importance in Les Pluchots, Les Famines and La Gigotte). This too is slightly reduced but the underlying fruit is clearly ripe. The old vines are in evidence on the palate as the medium-bodied flavors possess very good concentration and focused power on the borderline robust and notably firmer finale. I very much like the mouthfeel though note that this is constructed to reward extended cellaring if desired. Drink: 2026+. (Apr 2020)"
'Outstanding,' Allen Meadows (Burghound): "(from 40+ year old vines situated by order of importance in Les Pluchots, Les Famines and La Gigotte). This too is slightly reduced but the underlying fruit is clearly ripe. The old vines are in evidence on the palate as the medium-bodied flavors possess very good concentration and focused power on the borderline robust and notably firmer finale. I very much like the mouthfeel though note that this is constructed to reward extended cellaring if desired. Drink: 2026+. (Apr 2020)"
| Product SKU | 337405 |
| Producer | Bouley/Jean-Marc |
| Country | France |
| Region | Burgundy |
| SubRegion | Côtes de Beaune |
| Appellation | Volnay |
| Varietal | Pinot Noir |
| Designation | Village|Vieilles Vignes |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
| ABV | 14.1% |
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