Bouchard Pere et Fils, Volnay Clos Chenes other_regions_australia The 2019 Geyserville marks a

The 2019 Geyserville marks a pretty huge step up in this range

vinous and textural

chargrill and scorched earth

but there is lots to enjoy here now

This is confirmed by an incredible intensity of colour and extraction (30 days with fermentation and maceration) after five days of cold soak

Bouchard Pere et Fils, Volnay Clos Chenes other_regions_australia The 2019 Geyserville marks aHere 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+