2019 Henri Boillot Volnay Caillerets 1er Cru

Description

94   William Kelley for Wine Advocate
“One of my favorite wines in the cellar is the 2019 Volnay 1er Cru Les Caillerets, a lovely cuvée that wafts from the glass with notes of plums, rose petals, sweet berry fruit, raw cocoa and loamy soil. Medium to full-bodied, bright and lively, it’s sapid and concentrated, with refined tannins and a long, saline finish.”

93   Allen Meadows for Burghound
“Here the pure and ripe nose offers yet another level of spiciness that includes clove, anise and sandalwood that adds breadth of the aromas of black raspberry, violet, rose petal and tea. The super-sleek, intense and mineral-driven flavors possess excellent delineation while delivering outstanding length on the classy, focused and balanced finale. At least 6 to 8 years of cellaring is recommended. Drink starting 2031.”

93   Decanter
“From 0.6ha of 50-year-old vines in Caillerets, fermented in small casks (all new). The wood does not dominate the wine, which delivers fresh red berry fruit, some limestone-driven minerality and a lively texture on the palate. With a wonderful balance between the acidity and extract, in my view this is among the best of the reds from the Côte de Beaune. Drink between 2024-2034.”