The Bouley family can trace their winemaking lineage back to the early 14th century and Jean-Marc took over the family domaine in 1985 after the death of his father. Today the estate spans 12 hectares in Volnay, Pommard and Beaune. Since 2006 winemaking is carried out by his son Thomas, who returned to France after vintages in Oregon and Felton Road in New Zealand. These are wines that bridge the gap between traditional Burgundy & the New World, showing superb transparency of terroir, superb purity and fruit density throughout their length.

By contrast with the Clos de la Cave, Bouley's 2019 Volnay Vieilles Vignes is richer and more muscular, delivering aromas of smoky plums, rich soil tones, licorice and cassis. Medium to full-bodied, layered and textural, it's fleshy and broadshouldered, with an enveloping attack but plenty of tannic structure, too. As I noted last year, this derives from vines that see all-day sun and little in the way of breeze, located below premier cru Carelles. - William Kelley, wineadvocate.com

The Finer Details
Style - Red Wine
Varietal - Pinot Noir
Country - France
Region - Burgundy
Vintage - 2019
Bottle Size - 750ml
ABV - 14%