Bouchard Pere et Fils, Volnay Clos Chenes other_regions_australia A discreet touch of wood

A discreet touch of wood sets off the strikingly spicy and very pretty mix of various red berry fruit and cassis aromas that are liberally laced with hoisin

vinous and textural

With a decanter filled with crème de cassis

Ripe red and blue fruit

Bouchard Pere et Fils, Volnay Clos Chenes other_regions_australia A discreet touch of woodHere 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+