Lucien Boillot et Fils
,Chevrey-Chambertin (Burgundy)
Volnay AC
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Winemaker | Lucien Boillot et Fils |
| Alcohol | 13.5% vol. |
| Grapes | 100% Pinot Noir |
| 75 cl | CHF 59.00 |
Winemaking
The vines are planted on a clay-limestone soil with a fine structure and small pebbles, which ensure good drainage for the plot. The aging process takes place in oak barrels, with a maximum of 30% new barrels, and lasts between 16 and 18 months, depending on the vintage. Bottling is done at the winery using gravity, without filtration or fining.
Our tasting note
Purplish-red color. The nose reveals a bouquet of a variety of small red and black fruits such as strawberries, cherries, black currants, and blueberries. It evolves into aromas of cooked plums, pepper, animal notes, underbrush, moss, and mushrooms. On the palate, the Volnay is very lively, well-structured, and finishes soft and round.
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!
