Ancienne Cuvee Carnot
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Typically best enjoyed 8 to 20 years from the vintage release, though exceptional vintages can cellar even longer.
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Roasted duck breast, wild mushroom risotto, roasted veal chops
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Hailing from one of Volnay's most famous Premier Cru vineyards, 'Les Caillerets', the 'Ancienne Cuvée Carnot' carries a rich historical legacy. The parcel was originally acquired in 1775 by the Carnot family, ancestors of the French President Sadi Carnot, before being purchased by Bouchard Père & Fils in 1889. The terroir here is defined by its extremely stony, limestone-rich soils—'cailles' translating to pebbles—which impart a distinct mineral tension and ethereal elegance to the wine. This Pinot Noir is celebrated for its exquisite silkiness, floral aromatics, and structured complexity, representing the quintessential feminine grace of Volnay combined with a surprising capacity to age, nurtured in the historic cellars of the Château de Beaune.
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Founded in 1731 by Michel Bouchard in Beaune, Bouchard Père & Fils is one of Burgundy's oldest and most illustrious wine estates. Over the centuries, the house has meticulously assembled a spectacular domain in the Côte d'Or, headquartered in the historic 15th-century Château de Beaune, where wines age to perfection in subterranean fortress cellars. Renowned for its precise, terroir-driven philosophy, the estate crafts exceptional Pinot Noir and Chardonnay that capture the purest expressions of their climats. Among their most legendary offerings is the iconic Beaune Grèves Vigne de l'Enfant Jésus, a signature red celebrated worldwide for its elegance and complexity.