Domaine Lucien Boillot et Fils - Gevrey-Chambertin 1er "Les Corbeaux" 2022 (750ml)
Price: $159.99
| Producer | Domaine Lucien Boillot et Fils |
| Country | France |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Varietal | Pinot Noir |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Sku | 204933 |
| Size | 750ml |
 |
Domaine Lucien Boillot et Fils Description
Pierre Boillot is a rare master of both the Côtes de Beaune and the Côtes de Nuits–not only does he have the vineyards but also the savoir-faire and skill. Pierre inherited this domaine from his father Lucien, whose name it still carries. Pierre worked together with his brother Louis for years, but a few years ago they parted ways and split up the family holdings. Pierre’s talent has become much more evident as he has had full control over this domaine, and in addition to retaining the original cellars in Gevrey-Chambertin, Pierre has instituted a rigorous revitalizing of the soils and vines in all of his vineyards.
Pierre inherited very old vines from his father in the Côtes de Nuits and from his great-grandfather Henri Boillot, who was originally from Volnay, in the Côtes de Beaune. Many of his vineyards are under-appreciated treasures: Volnay Les Angles, which was originally classified as one of the top premier cru sites in Volnay in the 19th century, Pommard Croix Noires right below Rugiens, Gevrey Cherbaudes right next to Chapelle-Chambertin Grand Cru and Gevrey Corbeaux right next to Mazis-Chambertin Grand Cru. Every wine is a classic representation of its appellation–from Volnay and Pommard to Gevrey and Nuits-Saint-Georges, as Pierre’s work in the cellars is geared towards transparent, terroir-driven wines of purity and finesse. He is not, however, against a rich, plump, lusciousness in his reds.
Les Corbeaux is a fine 1er Cru planted tight (high density) to the southern edge of the village, just above the road to Morey, and next to Mazis-Chambertin GC. In the Middle Ages there was originally a cemetery here hence the name 'les corbeaux' that translates as the crows! Two thirds of the 0.45ha of 60yo vines are planted going up the hill close to the limestone and one third at the bottom in deeper soils.
Tasting Note: there’s a distinct wet stone element on the nose, greater depth and range to the kernel of sour cherry and red berry fruit entwined with herbs and spices (fenugreek comes to mind), it’s the perfect weight, and the finish goes on and on.
| Quantity: |
