Bouchard 1999 Volnay Caillerets Ancienne Cuvee Carnot
This wine has been a great performer over the last few years. I was keen try it again. It is beginning to show development now, although it is still oaky. The nose is all spice, red berry fruits, wood. The palate is luscious, mouth filling, flavoursome. Certainly a good wine which needs a few more years to resolve. The oak is a little distracting to me but I think when mature it will not be a problem. My only criticism would be the lack of acidity which I like in Volnay. The 2005 should be better, as it had better acidity than 1999 with all the fruit ripeness.
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