The Volnay Taillepieds reveals a slightly darker color, and a hugely ripe, dense, and sweet nose of plums, candied cherries, and violets. On the palate, this thick, wide, super-ripe, and full-bodied offering is packed with loads of red and black fruits and minerals. It should be at its best between 2001 and 2006. Bouchard's qualitative resurgence continues. It is extremely gratifying to see the efforts put forth by Joseph Henriot, this negociant's new owner and the talented duo of Misters Hervet and Prost, respectively the firm's director and wine-maker. Importer: Clicquot, Inc., New York, NY; tel (212) 888-7575.