Bouchard Pere et Fils, Volnay Clos Chenes other_regions_australia underbrush and wild dark berry

underbrush and wild dark berry aromas that are liberally laced with plenty of Gevrey style earth

Shows surprising vivacity for a hot-year wine and finishes spicy

I very much like the sense of proportion and balance here plus the overall quality is stunning for a villages level wine

licorice and a kiss of barrique

Bouchard Pere et Fils, Volnay Clos Chenes other_regions_australia underbrush and wild dark berryHere too the wood is very prominent though the underlying fruit appears to have been freshness and this is confirmed on the palate as there is much better vibrancy to the bigger bodied flavors that exhibit fine power and drive on the very firm and robust finale. Note that my range assumes the wood will in time be eventually successfully absorbed. (89 92) 2029+