Volnay Clos des Chenes, Bouchard Père et Fils 2002

Even riper though again, this stops well short of surmaturité with intense crushed black fruit aromas preceding racier and more precise flavors blessed with a mineral-infused, very fresh and sweet finish. As with the Caillerets, this is exquisitely balanced and curiously for such a ripe wine, there is a most attractive reserved coolness to it. Stylish in every respect and this is quite simply a gorgeous wine and highly recommended.