Lucien Boillot 2017 Volnay
Item Number: 12 10 876 17
Lucien Boillot 2017 Volnay
Rare red Burgundy from a family with deep ties to the region
Quick Taste
- Vines planted in 1958
- No chemicals used
- Unfined, unfiltered
- Limited!!
About Lucien Boillot 2017 Volnay
Pierre Boillot 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. 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.
Yields are limited to 2-3 tons per acre. No chemical fertilizers are used, the soil is turned to promote diversity and health. All grapes are harvested by hand and vinified at the domaine in Gevrey-Chambertin. Grapes are destemmed most years the must is cold soaked for 3 to 5 days to best extract color and aroma from the grapes.Fermentation is 100% natural and lasts for 18 to 21 days in enameled and stainless steel. Maximum 30% new oak barrels are used to age the wine. Wines are aged for 16 to 18 months depending on the vintage. Wine are bottled at the domaine with no fining or filtering.
This Volnay is sourced from a single 1 acre plot planted in 1958.
Wine Details
- Alcohol % 13.0%
- Bottle Size 750 ml
- Wine Type Red
- Country France
- Region Burgundy
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