Bouchard Volnay Clos des Chenes 2008
Classification: PREMIER CRU - Côte de Beaune - Red
Grape varieties: Pinot Noir
General wine notes:
This wine combines richness and generosity, without losing any of Volnay's elegance and finesse. Rich and fleshy wine. Good ageing potential.
Service: Between 17°C to 18°C
-notes from Bouchard Pere et Fils
Expert Review
91-92 Points - "Representing one of their few stragglers to go through malo very late, Bouchard’s 2008 Volnay Clos des Chenes was still in tank when I tasted it. Maritime scents of salt, kelp, along with green tea, fresh purple plum and brown spices segue into a silken yet bright palate of striking crustacean-like salinity and hints of iodine mark its sweetness as much of lobster shell reduction as of fruits or berries. Without quite the lift or vibrancy of the corresponding Caillerets, this is nonetheless long, energetic, and fine. I would expect it to keep well for 12-15 years. I did not taste the 2008 Volnay Taillepieds, of which there are now a mere 125 cases, fruit formerly on contract from de Montille having recently reverted to that domaine. Drink: 2010 - 2025.
- Wine Review by David Schildknecht, Wine Advocate #189, Jun 2010
Food Pairings
Poultry - Game birds