Bouchard Pere et Fils, Volnay Clos Chenes other_regions_australia Ripe red and blue fruit

Ripe red and blue fruit

The 2014 Suduiraut was picked from 12 September to 30 October

chargrill and scorched earth

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

With a decanter filled with crème de cassis

Bouchard Pere et Fils, Volnay Clos Chenes other_regions_australia Ripe red and blue fruitHere 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+