2007 Volnay 1. Cru Les Caillerets Henri Boillot

Bright, saturated ruby-red. Knockout aristocratic nose combines black fruits, menthol, leather, minerals, licorice and spearmint. Incredibly suave, full and seamless, with terrific vinosity to the sweet flavors of black cherry, minerals, leather and dark chocolate. There's a wildness to this wine that's exhilarating. Finishes with outstanding palate- staining length and energy and utterly suave tannins. This impeccably balanced wine conveys a powerful impression of soil. The Chevrets and Fremiets are aging in 75% new oak, while this and the subsequent wines are entirely in new barriques.