Carnot
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 7 to 15 years from the vintage, though outstanding years can continue to develop complexity for up to 20 years.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted duck breast, wild mushroom risotto, roasted pheasant
✨ Technical Specifications
The 'Ancienne Cuvée Carnot' is sourced from the highly esteemed Volnay Premier Cru 'Les Caillerets' vineyard, a site famed for its stony, limestone-rich soils (from 'cailles', meaning pebbles). The history of this cuvée is deeply intertwined with the Carnot family—most notably Lazare Carnot, the prominent military engineer and political figure of the French Revolution known as the 'Organizer of Victory.' The Carnot family acquired this exceptional parcel in 1775, and it was later secured by Bouchard Père & Fils, who have proudly maintained the historical designation. The terroir's steep, well-drained slopes yield a Pinot Noir of legendary grace, characterized by its silky tannins, vibrant red fruit, and delicate floral aromas. The wine is traditionally fermented and aged in French oak barrels within the subterranean cellars of the Château de Beaune, preserving its classic, ethereal Volnay character.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1731 by Michel Bouchard, Bouchard Père & Fils is one of Burgundy’s oldest and most revered wine houses, headquartered at the historic 15th-century Château de Beaune. Over nearly three centuries of meticulous acquisition, the estate assembled an extraordinary mosaic of vineyards spanning roughly 130 hectares across the Côte d'Or, notably including prestigious Grand Cru and Premier Cru parcels. The house is dedicated to parcel-by-parcel vinification and careful oak aging within its subterranean fortress cellars, highlighting the subtle nuances of individual climats. World-renowned for its elegance, structure, and terroir transparency, Bouchard Père & Fils produces celebrated Pinot Noir benchmarks such as the iconic Beaune Grèves Vigne de L'Enfant Jésus alongside legendary Chardonnay masterworks from Corton-Charlemagne and Chevalier-Montrachet.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Pinot Noir
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
13% - 13.5%