
Lucien Boillot et Fils
,Chevrey-Chambertin (Burgund)
Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru «Les Corbeaux» AC
Vintage | 2022 |
Winemaker | Lucien Boillot et Fils |
Alcohol | 13.5% vol. |
Grapes | 100% Pinot Noir |
75 cl | CHF 99.00 |
Winemaking
These Pinot Noir parcels were planted in 1960. The grapes are destemmed, and the must undergoes a cold maceration for 3 to 5 days to optimally extract the color and aroma of the grapes. Fermentation occurs naturally and lasts 18 to 21 days in enamel-coated stainless steel tanks, with the cap being stirred twice daily. For aging, a maximum of 30% new oak barrels are used, and the wine matures in these barrels for 16 to 18 months, depending on the vintage. The wine is bottled at the winery without fining or filtration.
Our tasting note
Vibrant ruby red. On the nose, this wine is very elegant, with notes of cherries, black currants, plums, and a pleasant earthiness and spice. On the palate, the wine is very juicy with flavors of red fruits and berries, cherries, cranberries, plums, and a long, mineral finish.
Lucien Boillot et Fils
Lucien Boillot... A big name from Burgundy that you may not be familiar with, as 85% of his bottles are exported abroad. Lucien represents the sixth generation of a winemaking family originally from Volnay. In 1950, the winemaker settled in the heart of Gevrey-Chambertin and began acquiring his first vineyards in the prestigious terroirs of the Premiers Crus. In the 1980s, the estate experienced significant growth thanks to the acquisition of several parcels and the inheritance of most of the Côte de Beaune appellations from his father. Back then, people spoke of exceptional terroirs for exceptional wines, located on both coasts and in the most renowned sites, especially in Pommard, Puligny-Montrachet, and Nuits-Saint-Georges. Today, Pierre Boillot has taken over from his father Lucien, who believed that «a great wine is something liberating.» This is an estate worth (re)discovering and keeping a close eye on, as, as you’ve likely noticed, its cuvées are exceptionally rare!