Available vintages
Description
- Country France
- Region Burgundy
- Appellation Volnay
- Color Red
- Alcohol 13
- Vintage 2017
- Grape varieties Pinot noir
Domaine Henri Boillot , located in the heart of Burgundy , is renowned for its exceptional wines. The 2017 Premier Cru Les Chevrets embodies the spirit of Volnay , where Pinot Noir thrives on clay-limestone soils. This wine combines finesse and complexity, offering a unique sensory experience. The meticulously cultivated vines reveal the full richness of the Burgundian terroir.
Notes and pairings
Notes and pairings
Tasting notes
The 2017 Premier Cru Les Chevrets boasts a brilliant ruby red color, hinting at its impressive intensity. On the nose, aromas of black cherry and raspberry mingle with spicy notes of pepper and vanilla. On the palate, this wine expresses itself with rare delicacy, revealing silky tannins and a lovely freshness. The finish is long and elegant, leaving a fruity and subtly oaky impression.
Producer
Producer
The vines of Domaine Henri Boillot, particularly those of the Premier Cru Les Chevrets, are planted in clay-limestone soils, ideal for Pinot Noir. This terroir, bathed in a temperate climate, allows for optimal ripening of the grapes. The vines, several decades old, send their roots deep, extracting all the minerality necessary for crafting exceptional wines. Careful vineyard management, combined with respectful viticulture, ensures that the authenticity of the terroir is conveyed in every bottle.
The team's opinion
A Volnay 1er Cru Les Chevrets 2017 from Henri Boillot, fine and racy, displaying fresh cherry, peony and sweet spices, with a silky, precise and irresistibly elegant palate.
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Serving temperature 15–17 °C
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Climax 2022 à 2032
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