Henri Boillot - Chambertin Grand Cru 2021

In one generation, Henri Boillot has dramatically increased the quality of his Domaine wines and created a boutique négoce of the highest reputation. The wines, honed by Henri’s prodigious talent, display such a high level of detail and complexity that it is fair to say that they are among the very best representatives of Burgundy’s finest.

The colour is a little more vivid crimson than Clos de Bèze, the nose altogether more backward. More in pure red fruit, less softly floral. Ultimately there is greater potential here. The fruit fills the mouth more evenly, lifted ripe strawberry, coasts to a very long graceful finish yet with discipline. Has brought all the delicacy with a natural finesse of the tannins. Drink from 2030-2040+. 95-98pts, Jasper Morris, Inside Burgundy.

100% Pinot Noir.

Technical notes

At Domaine Henri Boillot, the work done in the vineyard is meticulous, following organic practices and aiming to achieve very low yields to naturally concentrate the fruit. The grapes are sorted in the vineyard and harvested by hand. Arriving at the Domaine, the grapes are sorted again and then traditional practices are used to make the wine. However, Henri and his son Guillaume make sure that the must* and then the wine is never overworked. They intervene as little as possible to preserve the essence of the terroir’s identity.

*Must is the term for freshly pressed juice that for a red wine contains the skins, seeds and stems of the fruit. For a white wine must only refers to the juice.

Technical notes

*Must is the term for freshly pressed juice that for a red wine contains the skins, seeds and stems of the fruit. For a white wine must only refers to the juice.