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All Wines from Maison Henri Boillot
Our vintages of Maison Henri Boillot wine currently include: 2005, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, NV
Flickinger Fine Wines' inventory of Maison Henri Boillot wine is listed below. We have an excellent and vast assortment of fine wines to choose from. If you do not see what you are looking for, give us a call and we can suggest another Maison Henri Boillot vintage or even another producer that we are sure you will enjoy.
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Vint. |
Wine |
Price |
Bts |
Qty |
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2009 |
Batard Montrachet Grand Cru (1.5 L)  |
$579.99 |
3 |
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BH 96 (6/2011): (two-thirds from Chassagne and the remainder from Puligny).
In contrast to the expressiveness of the Bienvenues and Criots, this is reserved to the point of being almost mute and only aggressive swirling coaxes reluctant aromas of white flowers, spice and a range of mostly yellow dried fruits. There is superb intensity to the mouth coating, powerful and weighty flavors that exhibit a taut muscularity on the opulent but focused and well-detailed finish. This is almost painfully intense and absolutely bone dry, which is unusual in the context of the vintage. A knockout! Drink
2017+. Don't Miss!
IWC 93-96 (9/2010): Full, bright yellow. Pineapple and powerful minerality on the nose, complemented by notes of peach, stone, menthol, clove and
smoke: an extraordinary nose for a Batard, in this case from the Puligny side of the appellation. The palate offers a rare combination of incredible sweetness and strong mineral lift; rocky and thick yet with great fruit. This Batard has it all:
volume, complexity, lift and length. A knockout in the making.
WA 92 (9/2011): The 2009 Batard-Montrachet comes across as big, rich, dense
and quite powerful. There is plenty of intensity in the glass, but this
remains a somewhat one-dimensional wine without a ton of complexity or
pedigree. Anticipated maturity: 2015+. |
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2010 |
Batard Montrachet Grand Cru (375 ML) |
$169.99 |
12 |
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BH 95 (6/2012): (two-thirds from Chassagne and the remainder from Puligny). Here the nose is ever-so-slightly atypical as there are white pepper nuances to the otherwise more classic floral, spice and ripe pear aromas. There is excellent richness, size, weight and immense power; indeed this is steamroller-like yet there is absolutely no heaviness. In fact, while the intensity is remarkable, the citrusy and bone dry finish is linear to the point of being angular. As such, this will definitely need significant cellar time to unwind and broaden. Drink 2022+. Don't miss!
WA 94 (8/2012): The 2010 Batard-Montrachet is pure class through and through. A silky frame supports layers of expressive, perfumed fruit as this polished wine continues to open in the glass. Floral notes flow through to the long, nuanced finish. The Batard is quite subtle for the vintage, but its pure refinement is impossible to miss. Anticipated maturity: 2014+.
IWC 93-95 (10/2011): Greenish yellow. Peach, orange, clove oil, hazelnut and vanillin oak on the nose. Lush and voluminous, with considerable power and a solid impression to the stone fruit and pineapple flavors. Wonderfully chewy and sappy wine with a building whiplash of a finish. The sweetness of fruit is nicely buffered by underlying minerality. This may be the richest 2010 that I tasted here today (the alcohol is 13.2%), and will need extended aging. |
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2010 |
Batard Montrachet Grand Cru |
$299.99 |
5 |
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BH 95 (6/2012): (two-thirds from Chassagne and the remainder from Puligny). Here the nose is ever-so-slightly atypical as there are white pepper nuances to the otherwise more classic floral, spice and ripe pear aromas. There is excellent richness, size, weight and immense power; indeed this is steamroller-like yet there is absolutely no heaviness. In fact, while the intensity is remarkable, the citrusy and bone dry finish is linear to the point of being angular. As such, this will definitely need significant cellar time to unwind and broaden. Drink 2022+. Don't miss!
WA 94 (8/2012): The 2010 Batard-Montrachet is pure class through and through. A silky frame supports layers of expressive, perfumed fruit as this polished wine continues to open in the glass. Floral notes flow through to the long, nuanced finish. The Batard is quite subtle for the vintage, but its pure refinement is impossible to miss. Anticipated maturity: 2014+.
IWC 93-95 (10/2011): Greenish yellow. Peach, orange, clove oil, hazelnut and vanillin oak on the nose. Lush and voluminous, with considerable power and a solid impression to the stone fruit and pineapple flavors. Wonderfully chewy and sappy wine with a building whiplash of a finish. The sweetness of fruit is nicely buffered by underlying minerality. This may be the richest 2010 that I tasted here today (the alcohol is 13.2%), and will need extended aging. |
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2010 |
Batard Montrachet Grand Cru (1.5 L) |
$679.99 |
1 |
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BH 95 (6/2012): (two-thirds from Chassagne and the remainder from Puligny). Here the nose is ever-so-slightly atypical as there are white pepper nuances to the otherwise more classic floral, spice and ripe pear aromas. There is excellent richness, size, weight and immense power; indeed this is steamroller-like yet there is absolutely no heaviness. In fact, while the intensity is remarkable, the citrusy and bone dry finish is linear to the point of being angular. As such, this will definitely need significant cellar time to unwind and broaden. Drink 2022+. Don't miss!
WA 94 (8/2012): The 2010 Batard-Montrachet is pure class through and through. A silky frame supports layers of expressive, perfumed fruit as this polished wine continues to open in the glass. Floral notes flow through to the long, nuanced finish. The Batard is quite subtle for the vintage, but its pure refinement is impossible to miss. Anticipated maturity: 2014+.
IWC 93-95 (10/2011): Greenish yellow. Peach, orange, clove oil, hazelnut and vanillin oak on the nose. Lush and voluminous, with considerable power and a solid impression to the stone fruit and pineapple flavors. Wonderfully chewy and sappy wine with a building whiplash of a finish. The sweetness of fruit is nicely buffered by underlying minerality. This may be the richest 2010 that I tasted here today (the alcohol is 13.2%), and will need extended aging. |
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2009 |
Bourgogne Chardonnay (375 ML) |
$13.99 |
19 |
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WA 88 (9/2011): The 2009 Bourgogne is a ripe, seductive wine with gorgeous depth and plenty of personality at this level. This is a pretty rich Bourgogne that impresses for its balance and sense of harmony. Anticipated maturity: 2012+.
BH 86 (6/2011): (50% from Meursault vines and the rest from declassified St. Romain and Auxey-Duresses in equal proportions). A pungent nose of straw, peach and apricot leads to detailed and nicely rich flavors that possess good depth and fine length for what it is. Worth a look for a wine that will be approachable almost immediately. Drink 2012+. |
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2010 |
Bourgogne Chardonnay (375 ML) |
$13.99 |
121 |
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| BH 87 (6/2012): (50% from Meursault vines and the rest from declassified St. Romain and Auxey-Duresses in equal proportions). An elegant, pure and refined white fruit, apple and straw suffused nose leads to energetic and lightly mineral-driven flavors that possess the saline character to which Boillot referred. A lovely Bourgogne. Drink 2014+. Outstanding Top Value! |
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2010 |
Bourgogne Chardonnay |
$24.99 |
38 |
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| BH 87 (6/2012): (50% from Meursault vines and the rest from declassified St. Romain and Auxey-Duresses in equal proportions). An elegant, pure and refined white fruit, apple and straw suffused nose leads to energetic and lightly mineral-driven flavors that possess the saline character to which Boillot referred. A lovely Bourgogne. Drink 2014+. Outstanding Top Value! |
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2009 |
Bourgogne Pinot Noir (375 ML) |
$14.99 |
84 |
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| BH 86 (5/2011): (from 100% villages level appellations). A mildly rustic and overtly ripe nose of earthy dark berry fruit aromas leads to rich, round and naturally sweet middle weight flavors that are delicious, serious and persistent. Drink 2013+. |
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2011 |
Bourgogne Pinot Noir |
$23.99 |
25 |
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| BH 87 (4/2013): (20% of the blend is from Santenay and Beaune 1ers, 70% is from Volnay villages level vineyards and the remaining 10% is from a Bourgogne vineyard situated in Volnay). A ripe, earthy and quite serious nose features plenty of earth and humus on the dark berry fruit nose. There is good concentration and plenty of vibrancy to the delicious and solidly concentrated flavors that culminate in a round and suave finish that delivers excellent length for its level. Then again it should given that most of it is from upper level appellations. Definitely recommended. Drink 2015+. |
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2011 |
Bourgogne Pinot Noir (1.5 L) |
$55.99 |
12 |
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| BH 87 (4/2013): (20% of the blend is from Santenay and Beaune 1ers, 70% is from Volnay villages level vineyards and the remaining 10% is from a Bourgogne vineyard situated in Volnay). A ripe, earthy and quite serious nose features plenty of earth and humus on the dark berry fruit nose. There is good concentration and plenty of vibrancy to the delicious and solidly concentrated flavors that culminate in a round and suave finish that delivers excellent length for its level. Then again it should given that most of it is from upper level appellations. Definitely recommended. Drink 2015+. |
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2009 |
Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru Les Chenevottes |
$74.99 |
7 |
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BH 91 (6/2011): Discreet notes of sulfur and reduction render the nose difficult to read at present though there is plenty of freshness and verve to the rich, generous and quite fleshy flavors that possess an attractively textured mouth feel that culminates in a palate coating and solidly lingering finish. In a word, lovely. Drink 2015+.
IWC 89-92 (9/2010): Bright yellow. Notes of pineapple, coconut and puff pastry. Juicy, fruity and concentrated, with mineral and citrus notes perking up the pineapple fruit and extending the finish. Slightly high-toned and very expressive wine.
WA 87 (9/2011): The 2009 Chassagne-Montrachet Les Chenevottes emerges from the glass with smoke, butter and layers of rich fruit. It shows plenty of intensity, but also comes across as a bit on the heavy side. Anticipated maturity: 2013+. |
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2010 |
Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru Les Chenevottes |
$69.99 |
5 |
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BH 90 (6/2012): A more restrained nose of cool and spicy pear aromas mixes with notes of anise and a hint of wood toast. The rich, well-detailed and punchy flavors possess a good sense of underlying tension on the linear, focused and very dry finish. I like the delivery here but overall this isn't quite as complex as the Chaumées. Drink 2016+.
IWC 90-93 (10/2011): Pale yellow. Exotic aromas of apricot and pina colada. Lush, ripe and fruity, but powerful stony minerality and firm acids give the middle palate a somewhat disjointed impression today. This intense, firmly structured wine finishes with a saline note--and still a bit of malic acidity. |
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2008 |
Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru Les Embrazees |
$74.99 |
3 |
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| BH 91 (6/2010): Here the nose is also cool and restrained with pretty yellow fruit aromas that reveal citrus undertones that can also be found on the rich, detailed and stone-driven flavors that culminate in a linear, driving and palate staining finish. A classic example of the vineyard with a lemony finish. Drink 2014+. |
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2008 |
Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru |
$129.99 |
1 |
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IWC 93+ (4/2011): Saturated, bright red-ruby. Expressive, ripe aromas of black cherry, pepper, and a whiff of leather. Full, sweet and harmonious, with great lift and definition to its sappy black cherry and licorice flavors. Really compellingly sweet and palate-coating for a 2008. The fine-grained tannins contribute to the impression of precision on the explosive, vibrant back end. Boillot told me he did a selection in 2008 but that it was to eliminate pink grapes, as there was almost no rot.
BH 92 (4/2010): Here the reduction, while present, is less obvious and more of a background nuance and does not materially detract from the ripe and earthy dark fruit aromas that precede the full-bodied, concentrated and powerful flavors and while the reduction also resurfaces on the long finish, it is quite subtle. My score awards the benefit of the doubt that the reduction will either naturally dissipate or will be able to be dissipated by a thorough aeration. Drink 2020+.
WA 91 (6/2010): Originating in a parcel of middle-aged vines newly-leased from a grower whom he says claimed it was too much trouble to farm it, Boillot's 2008 Clos Vougeot Grand Maupertuis projects abundant dark berry fruit and roasted meat. Overtones of peat and licorice and crushed stone in the finish further enhance a striking similarity with his Chambertin of this vintage. Like most of the other wines in this collection, it boasts tannins both abundant and fine-grained. More formidable for now than loveable, to be sure, its persistent freshness and saliva inducing carnality combine to steer it clear of austerity; instead, it's long and lean but packed with flavor. I would expect a 15 or more year return from this. |
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2011 |
Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru |
$109.99 |
6 |
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BH 93 (4/2011): (from a ~.34 ha parcel in Grand Maupertuis). A very ripe nose offers up notes of plum, black pinot fruit, pungent earth and plenty of spice influence. There is a relatively refined mouth feel to the medium weight yet powerful flavors that possess outstanding power and punch on the long, balanced and only moderately austere finish. This will need plenty of cellar time but should very much be worth the wait. Drink 2023+.
IWC 92-94 (2/2013): (from the Grand Maupertuis section of Clos-Vougeot, close to Grands-Echezeaux): Bright red-ruby. Wild aromas of black cherry, earth, pepper and flowers. Silky, rich and graceful, offering full ripeness and harmonious acidity. Most impressive today on the very long, perfumed finish, which features utterly fine-grained tannins and a suggestion of menthol. |
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2005 |
Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru |
$249 |
10 |
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IWC 98+ (10/2007): Wonderfully ripe, deep aromas of lime, minerals and crushed stone. An incredible mouthful of stones and minerals, with uncanny intensity, juiciness and lift. At this point in my marathon tasting with Boillot, my handwriting was degenerating and I was using exclamation marks rather than adjectives. Flat-out great white Burgundy. Incidentally, Boillot changed his supplier of Corton-Charlemagne as of this vintage; he now works with vines in Aloxe-Corton that face full south.
BH 95 (7/2007): Here the nose is completely different with pungent and almost aggressively intense green apple aromas infused with an underlying sense of wet stone that is in keeping with the character of the pure, chiseled and fantastically intense full-bodied and muscular flavors that possess serious punch and verve on the equally explosive and very fresh finish. This also has that 'wow' sensation because of the beautiful sense of tension that is like a tightly coiled spring. Terrific. Drink 2013+. Don't miss! |
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NV |
Cremant de Bourgogne (from 2009 grapes) |
$29.99 |
102 |
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2010 |
Criots Batard Montrachet Grand Cru |
$199.99 |
14 |
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BH 93 (6/2012): Moderate wood frames ripe, dense and expressive yellow orchard fruit that also evidences discreet notes of exotic elements. The equally well-concentrated, powerful and imposingly scaled flavors possess an abundance of palate soaking dry extract, indeed so much so that this displays an almost chewy mouth feel on the massively persistent finish. This is not at present extraordinarily complex though there is so much material that my score offers the benefit of the doubt that it will develop in time as this will need at least a decade to arrive at its peak. Drink 2020+.
IWC 91-94 (10/2011): (just finished its malo the week before my visit): Soft citrus fruits, lemon and almond skin on the nose. Sweet on entry, then quite backward in the middle, with harmonious acidity keeping the flavors of soft citrus fruits, spices and green almond in the background today. A bit youthfully dry on the finish. Conveys a rather strong impression of acidity, but this is technically the lowest in acid of Boillot's five grand crus. |
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2009 |
Le Chambertin Grand Cru (1.5 L) |
$549.99 |
1 |
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BH 94 (5/2011): (near the very top of the vineyard and atypically, the rows are planted North-South). In contrast to the other wines in the range, there is no reduction present to mute the elegant, pure and noticeably cool aromas of red and blue pinot fruit, wet stone, warm earth and a sauvage hint. The big-bodied flavors are rich, intense and serious with ample muscularity and mid-palate concentration that does a fine job of buffering the exceptionally firm tannic spine. This is a classic Chambertin of imposing length, size and weight but also one that will require two decades to come together. Drink 2029+.
IWC 94-97 (2/2011) Bright medium ruby, a bit less saturated than the Clos de Beze. Great wild, soil-inflected nose combines black raspberry, licorice, minerals, crushed stone, leather, mocha, spices and game, all lifted by a pungent peppery nuance. The palate offers utterly compelling sappy sweetness, with outstanding energy to its extremely intense but primary flavors. Combines great power with an essentially gentle character. The impression of sappiness carries through to the saline, minerally, extremely long finish, which features suave, noble tannins. Boillot describes this wine as "easier and greater than the Clos de Beze." |
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2008 |
Meursault |
$49.99 |
2 |
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| BH 90 (6/2010): (a blend of equal proportions from Narvaux, Tillets, Clos du Cromin and Chevalières). An airy and relatively densely fruited nose of pear, hazelnut and discreet hints of orange peel complements the detailed, energetic and delicious medium weight flavors that possess seriously impressive length for a villages level wine. One to consider. Drink 2013+. |
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2009 |
Meursault 1er Cru Les Cras |
$64.99 |
21 |
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BH 92 (6/2011): This is almost Chablis-like with its nose of mineral reduction and a discreet smokiness that adds nuance to the fresh and bright citrus-infused aromas. The rich, detailed and stony medium-bodied flavors possess plenty of energy on the fleshy, sappy and beautifully complex finish. There is a delicate quality to the mouth feel that adds considerably to this refined effort. Drink 2015+.
IWC 88-91 (9/2010): Bright, pale yellow. Exotic honeyed ripeness to the stone fruit aromas. Then rich and voluminous but classically dry in the mouth, less about primary fruits than about cherry-almond, menthol and rocks. Old-viney but seems only moderately ripe in the context of the vintage.
WA 88 (9/2011): The 2009 Meursault Les Cras bursts from the glass with tons of exuberance in its heady, tropical fruit. There is plenty of richness to fill out the wine’s broad shoulders in this big, rich Meursault. This is a decidedly intense, powerful style that seems to lack a little in the way of elegance. Anticipated maturity: 2013+. |
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2009 |
Pommard 1er Cru Les Rugiens (1.5 L) |
$169.99 |
5 |
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BH 93 (5/2011): (the second vintage from Rugiens Hauts and Bas). Moderate reduction dominates the nose to the point where the fruit is masked. There is good freshness and energy though to the strongly mineral-inflected and beautifully well-detailed medium-weight plus flavors that are presently austere and quite right on the otherwise impressively long finish. This old school and very serious effort is quite firm though stops short of overt rusticity. Drink 2024+. Sweet Spot Outstanding!
IWC 92-95 (2/2011) Deep ruby-red. Black cherry, violet, brown spices, chocolate and sexy earth tones on the rather carnal nose. Suave on entry, then imploded in the middle palate, with a restrained sweetness and excellent definition to the dark cherry, spice and iron flavors. Can't quite match the Volnay premier crus for finesse of texture but this is less rigid than usual for young Rugiens. Finishes with subtle, mounting persistence and substantial dusty tannins that are completely different in texture from the Volnays. A superb soil-driven Rugiens that will go truffley as it matures. Boillot picked these vines in Rugiens-Hauts near the end of the harvest, after finishing most of his Cote de Nuits parcels. |
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2011 |
Pommard 1er Cru Les Rugiens (1.5 L) |
$169.99 |
3 |
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BH 93 (4/2011): (from equally sized parcels in both Rugiens Hauts and Bas that measure ~1 ha). A brooding, introverted and cool nose of ripe and fresh liqueur of dark berries and wet stone nuances introduces detailed, ultra-intense and powerful large-scaled flavors that are supported by very firm yet relatively fine tannins before culminating in a classy and gorgeously complex finish. There is excellent size and weight and like the Caillerets, this is really very impressive. Drink 2023+.
IWC 91-94 (2/2013): (now half from the top and half from the bottom of the vineyard, from 25- and 65-year-old vines, respectively; the crop here was just 21 hectoliters per hectare, according to Boillot): Bright dark red with ruby highlights. Noble perfume of redcurrant, tobacco, mint, spices and medicinal herbs. Peppery, spicy and dynamic; not at all a thick style but light on its feet and youthfully imploded. Finishes very long and subtle, with a medicinal juicy element and a very firm tannic backbone. This will need extended bottle aging. |
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2009 |
Volnay |
$39.99 |
44 |
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BH 90 (5/2011): (all from the 1ers Carelles and Clos des Rougeotte). Here the reduction is more noticeable so be sure to decant it for 20 to 30 minutes first. Otherwise there is good delineation to the full-bodied and energetic flavors that possess good minerality if not the same complexity as the Volnay 1ers that follow even though this is quite good. Drink 2015+. Oustanding Top Value!
IWC 89-92 (2/2011): Deep medium ruby. Subdued, deep aromas of black raspberry and chocolate. Concentrated and vibrant if a bit less pliant than the Beaune Clos du Roi. But this has superb structure for village wine and lovely inner-mouth aromatic lift to its black cherry, violet, game and leather flavors. Finishes with complex, suave tannins. This includes juice from four premier crus, notes Boillot. |
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2010 |
Volnay (375 ML) |
$25.99 |
72 |
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BH 90 (4/2012): (entirely from 5 different 1ers). A discreet touch of wood frames purple fruit aromas along with subtle hints of spice, stone and earth. The medium-bodied mineral-inflected flavors possess really lovely detail as well as fine depth and length. There supporting tannins display mild rusticity but overall, for obvious reasons, this far transcends what a villages level wine typically delivers. Drink 2017+. Outstanding Top Value!
IWC 89-92 (2/2012): (an assemblage of premier cru lots): Bright red-ruby. Wild dark berries, bitter chocolate, leather and menthol on the nose, lifted by a floral nuance. Sappy and sweet on the palate, with lovely thrust to the dark fruit flavors. More minerally and floral than saline. Finishes with suave, fine-grained tannins and lovely energy and length. Should make an excellent village wine.
WA 89-91 (2/2012): A gorgeous core of minerality runs through the 2010 Volnay. It shows fabulous depth, with intense, high-toned floral notes that wrap around the fruit. Energy and tension are the hallmarks in this fine and highly promising Volnay. Though sold as a villages, the Volnay is made entirely from 1er Crus that are too small to justify separate bottlings. Anticipated maturity: 2016-2022. |
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2011 |
Volnay (375 ML) |
$25.99 |
30 |
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BH 90 (4/2013): (entirely from 5 different 1ers). This is more aromatically reserved with an elegant nose of red and dark pinot fruit, earth and an interesting note of smoked tea. There is even more refinement to the mouth feel of the lightly mineral-infused medium-bodied flavors that possess a dusty and rather serious finish of impeccable balance and persistence. This may be labeled as a villages but it’s easily of 1er quality. Drink 2018+.
IWC 89-91 (2/2013): (the first vintage for this bottling, which is from vineyards Boillot has leased from his neighbor Yvon Clerget): Dark red. Enticing, pure aromas and flavors of black cherry, raspberry, spices and earth, lifted by a floral whiff of peche de vigne. Juicy, suave and light on its feet, offering superb punch for village wine. Finishes quite long, with very fine tannins and subtle lingering perfume. Nothing out of place here! |
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2011 |
Volnay |
$44.99 |
87 |
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BH 90 (4/2013): (entirely from 5 different 1ers). This is more aromatically reserved with an elegant nose of red and dark pinot fruit, earth and an interesting note of smoked tea. There is even more refinement to the mouth feel of the lightly mineral-infused medium-bodied flavors that possess a dusty and rather serious finish of impeccable balance and persistence. This may be labeled as a villages but it’s easily of 1er quality. Drink 2018+.
IWC 89-91 (2/2013): (the first vintage for this bottling, which is from vineyards Boillot has leased from his neighbor Yvon Clerget): Dark red. Enticing, pure aromas and flavors of black cherry, raspberry, spices and earth, lifted by a floral whiff of peche de vigne. Juicy, suave and light on its feet, offering superb punch for village wine. Finishes quite long, with very fine tannins and subtle lingering perfume. Nothing out of place here! |
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2011 |
Volnay (1.5 L) |
$94.99 |
6 |
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BH 90 (4/2013): (entirely from 5 different 1ers). This is more aromatically reserved with an elegant nose of red and dark pinot fruit, earth and an interesting note of smoked tea. There is even more refinement to the mouth feel of the lightly mineral-infused medium-bodied flavors that possess a dusty and rather serious finish of impeccable balance and persistence. This may be labeled as a villages but it’s easily of 1er quality. Drink 2018+.
IWC 89-91 (2/2013): (the first vintage for this bottling, which is from vineyards Boillot has leased from his neighbor Yvon Clerget): Dark red. Enticing, pure aromas and flavors of black cherry, raspberry, spices and earth, lifted by a floral whiff of peche de vigne. Juicy, suave and light on its feet, offering superb punch for village wine. Finishes quite long, with very fine tannins and subtle lingering perfume. Nothing out of place here! |
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2010 |
Volnay 1er Cru Champans |
$64.99 |
37 |
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BH 92 (4/2012): A more deeply pitched and slightly more complex nose offers up liqueur of cassis and plum aromas that are liberally sprinkled with warm earth notes. There is good richness and excellent volume to the concentrated and quite serious full-bodied flavors that culminate in a solidly structured and wonderfully long finale. Note that while this definitely has the balance to go the distance, that distance is a long way from here - patience required. Drink 2022+. Sweet Spot Outstanding!
IWC 91-94 (2/2012): (like the Chevrets, this is aging in 50% new oak): Deep ruby-red. Expressive aromas and flavors of black cherry, black raspberry, earth and leather, lifted by a minty note. Dense and sappy on the palate, showing more flesh today than the Chevrets. Chocolate and menthol notes add interest in the mouth. Nicely balanced, structured wine, finishing with substantial dusty tannins and firm acidity that makes its presence felt late and carries the fruit.
WA 91-93 (2/2012): The 2010 Volnay Champans presents an intricately woven latticework of dark red and black fruit, spices, licorice and menthol. The oak is very nicely integrated here. Rich, powerful and layered, the Champans boasts explosive energy all the way through to the large-scaled, dramatic finish. This is another Godzilla-size wine from Boillot, but it all works. Anticipated maturity: 2020-2030. |
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2010 |
Volnay 1er Cru Champans (1.5 L) |
$149.99 |
2 |
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BH 92 (4/2012): A more deeply pitched and slightly more complex nose offers up liqueur of cassis and plum aromas that are liberally sprinkled with warm earth notes. There is good richness and excellent volume to the concentrated and quite serious full-bodied flavors that culminate in a solidly structured and wonderfully long finale. Note that while this definitely has the balance to go the distance, that distance is a long way from here - patience required. Drink 2022+. Sweet Spot Outstanding!
IWC 91-94 (2/2012): (like the Chevrets, this is aging in 50% new oak): Deep ruby-red. Expressive aromas and flavors of black cherry, black raspberry, earth and leather, lifted by a minty note. Dense and sappy on the palate, showing more flesh today than the Chevrets. Chocolate and menthol notes add interest in the mouth. Nicely balanced, structured wine, finishing with substantial dusty tannins and firm acidity that makes its presence felt late and carries the fruit.
WA 91-93 (2/2012): The 2010 Volnay Champans presents an intricately woven latticework of dark red and black fruit, spices, licorice and menthol. The oak is very nicely integrated here. Rich, powerful and layered, the Champans boasts explosive energy all the way through to the large-scaled, dramatic finish. This is another Godzilla-size wine from Boillot, but it all works. Anticipated maturity: 2020-2030. |
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2011 |
Volnay 1er Cru Champans (375 ML) |
$35.99 |
57 |
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BH 92 (4/2013): Here the wood treatment is more evident though it’s certainly not intrusive as it allows the notably ripe aromas of extract of cassis and dark berries to be clearly seen. There is outstanding richness to the palate drenching, suave, round and powerful flavors that are blessed with an abundance of dry extract before terminating in a mildly woody mineral-driven and mouth coating finish that seems to go on and on. There is so much underlying material that I don’t believe that there is much risk that the wood will not be successfully integrated in time. Drink 2021+.
IWC 90-92 (2/2013): Bright dark red with ruby highlights. At once wilder and oakier than the Fremiets, offering scents of redcurrant, chocolate, licorice and mint; something about the nose reminded me of cabernet! Then suave and fine-grained, with nicely integrated acidity giving lift to the middle palate. The oakiest of these Volnays today (one of the two barrels of this juice was new), with a long, rising feature featuring serious chewy tannins. |
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2011 |
Volnay 1er Cru Champans |
$64.99 |
196 |
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BH 92 (4/2013): Here the wood treatment is more evident though it’s certainly not intrusive as it allows the notably ripe aromas of extract of cassis and dark berries to be clearly seen. There is outstanding richness to the palate drenching, suave, round and powerful flavors that are blessed with an abundance of dry extract before terminating in a mildly woody mineral-driven and mouth coating finish that seems to go on and on. There is so much underlying material that I don’t believe that there is much risk that the wood will not be successfully integrated in time. Drink 2021+.
IWC 90-92 (2/2013): Bright dark red with ruby highlights. At once wilder and oakier than the Fremiets, offering scents of redcurrant, chocolate, licorice and mint; something about the nose reminded me of cabernet! Then suave and fine-grained, with nicely integrated acidity giving lift to the middle palate. The oakiest of these Volnays today (one of the two barrels of this juice was new), with a long, rising feature featuring serious chewy tannins. |
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2011 |
Volnay 1er Cru Champans (1.5 L) |
$149.99 |
12 |
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BH 92 (4/2013): Here the wood treatment is more evident though it’s certainly not intrusive as it allows the notably ripe aromas of extract of cassis and dark berries to be clearly seen. There is outstanding richness to the palate drenching, suave, round and powerful flavors that are blessed with an abundance of dry extract before terminating in a mildly woody mineral-driven and mouth coating finish that seems to go on and on. There is so much underlying material that I don’t believe that there is much risk that the wood will not be successfully integrated in time. Drink 2021+.
IWC 90-92 (2/2013): Bright dark red with ruby highlights. At once wilder and oakier than the Fremiets, offering scents of redcurrant, chocolate, licorice and mint; something about the nose reminded me of cabernet! Then suave and fine-grained, with nicely integrated acidity giving lift to the middle palate. The oakiest of these Volnays today (one of the two barrels of this juice was new), with a long, rising feature featuring serious chewy tannins. |
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2011 |
Volnay 1er Cru Santenots |
$75.99 |
53 |
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BH 93 (4/2013): Here too the oak regimen is more than simply evident though it stops short of dominating the black cherry, spiced plum, violet and earth suffused nose. The flavor profile is slightly finer than that of the more muscular Champans with excellent definition and verve if not quite the same mid-palate concentration. There is stunningly good length and faultless balance and overall, this is a combination of finesse, focused power and excellent complexity. As is the case with the Champans the underlying material is such that this should have no problem absorbing the wood. Drink 2021+.
IWC 92-94 (2/2013): Deep red-ruby. Black raspberry, dark chocolate, game and a wild hint of leather on the nose, with a floral element emerging with air. Sweet, rich, broad and deep, boasting a velour-like, utterly mouthfilling texture that's rare for the vintage. Excellent acidity gives this firmly tannic, very long wine terrific energy and lift. Very strong Santenots. |
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2011 |
Volnay 1er Cru Santenots (1.5 L) |
$164.99 |
5 |
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BH 93 (4/2013): Here too the oak regimen is more than simply evident though it stops short of dominating the black cherry, spiced plum, violet and earth suffused nose. The flavor profile is slightly finer than that of the more muscular Champans with excellent definition and verve if not quite the same mid-palate concentration. There is stunningly good length and faultless balance and overall, this is a combination of finesse, focused power and excellent complexity. As is the case with the Champans the underlying material is such that this should have no problem absorbing the wood. Drink 2021+.
IWC 92-94 (2/2013): Deep red-ruby. Black raspberry, dark chocolate, game and a wild hint of leather on the nose, with a floral element emerging with air. Sweet, rich, broad and deep, boasting a velour-like, utterly mouthfilling texture that's rare for the vintage. Excellent acidity gives this firmly tannic, very long wine terrific energy and lift. Very strong Santenots. |
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