Lucien Boillot et Fils
,Chevrey-Chambertin (Burgundy)
Gevrey-Chambertin «Les Evocelles» AC
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Winemaker | Lucien Boillot et Fils |
| Alcohol | 13.5% vol. |
| Grapes | 100% Pinot Noir |
| 75 cl | CHF 79.00 |
Winemaking
The grapes are destemmed, and then the must undergoes a cold maceration for 3 to 5 days to optimally extract the color and aroma of the grapes. Fermentation occurs 100% naturally and lasts 18 to 21 days in stainless steel tanks. During this time, the cap is stirred twice daily. For aging, a maximum of 30% new oak barrels are used, followed by a maturation period of 16 to 18 months, depending on the vintage. Bottling takes place at the winery without fining or filtration.
Our tasting note
Ruby red in color, the wine reveals seductive notes of truffle, underbrush, smoke, violet, and sour cherry on the nose. The well-integrated tannins support the predominantly dark fruit on the palate, giving the wine body and structure. In the long finish, aromas of chocolate, mint, savory, and tobacco unfold.
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!
