Domaine Henri Boillot
Les Chevrets Volnay 1er Cru Pinot Noir
Volnay, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France
Pretty perfume still has primary character. Delicious
Pretty perfume still has primary character. Delicious
Jul 3rd, 2021
Amazing pair with black cherries & vinaigrette salad.
Henri does it right & 2009 was not a terrible vintage.
The fruit and acidity are quite perfect to pair together.
She is still an adolescent...nonetheless quite beautiful. The palate is; round, lush, ruby & gorgeous. Dark cassis, blackberries, dark cherries, ruby, black raspberries black plum with little skin. It’s a deeper extraction for Burgundy. Dark spice, cinnamon stick, moist, forest floor, clove, pronounced nutmeg, vanillin, maple syrup notes, dry, dark fruits, dry twig, tree with sap, dark, sweet tarriness, high notes of black pepper, anise to black licorice, dry crushed rocks, river stone with fresh, limestone, dry, crushed rocks, savory, gravy meats, cooked, fresh herbs, touch of eucalyptus, slightly withering & candied florals that are; dark, red, blue & purple haze set in lavender & Provence violets. The acidity is lively and like a rushing, fresh river. The finish is; lush, ruby, candied, round, gorgeous, elegant, well balanced with smart polish for days.
One of the outstanding Red Burgundies I’ve had all year.
Plenty of life left in this 09...another 10-15 years.
Amazing pair with black cherries & vinaigrette salad.
Henri does it right & 2009 was not a terrible vintage.
The fruit and acidity are quite perfect to pair together.
She is still an adolescent...nonetheless quite beautiful. The palate is; round, lush, ruby & gorgeous. Dark cassis, blackberries, dark cherries, ruby, black raspberries black plum with little skin. It’s a deeper extraction for Burgundy. Dark spice, cinnamon stick, moist, forest floor, clove, pronounced nutmeg, vanillin, maple syrup notes, dry, dark fruits, dry twig, tree with sap, dark, sweet tarriness, high notes of black pepper, anise to black licorice, dry crushed rocks, river stone with fresh, limestone, dry, crushed rocks, savory, gravy meats, cooked, fresh herbs, touch of eucalyptus, slightly withering & candied florals that are; dark, red, blue & purple haze set in lavender & Provence violets. The acidity is lively and like a rushing, fresh river. The finish is; lush, ruby, candied, round, gorgeous, elegant, well balanced with smart polish for days.
One of the outstanding Red Burgundies I’ve had all year.
Plenty of life left in this 09...another 10-15 years.
Rich, dark, lots of weight, quite dramatic for a Volnay. Wait 3 to 5 years.
Rich, dark, lots of weight, quite dramatic for a Volnay. Wait 3 to 5 years.
Jul 25th, 2019
Very very Good. Classy, muscular Text book Volnay. Better than the Fremiet. From the Henri Boillot Dinner at Phillipe Restaurant ( which was brilliant) in Melbourne back in December 2017.
Very very Good. Classy, muscular Text book Volnay. Better than the Fremiet. From the Henri Boillot Dinner at Phillipe Restaurant ( which was brilliant) in Melbourne back in December 2017.
Dec 7th, 2017Lightest of the 3 Les Chevrets. Less intense reflecting the vintage.
Lightest of the 3 Les Chevrets. Less intense reflecting the vintage.
Dec 7th, 2017Love the nose on this wine. Black plum, dark cherries, tarry notes, perfumed dark floral and sweet Asian spices. The wine is well extracted. It's thick and rich on the palate. The fruits are simultaneously; sweet, sour & tart. Black plum, dark cherries, black raspberry & strawberry preserves, presence of cherry Luden's cough drops, used dark roasted coffee grounds, black tea, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, vanilla, dark florals, toast, slight tarry quality, menthol, black licorice anise, rich, warm, moist turned black earth, very soft & fine limestone minerals, there is a sawdust quality on the mid tongue. The acidity pours over your palate. The structure and length are softening but it's still fairly meaty and the balance of earth and fruit are nearly perfect. The finish is big, round & very elegant. It's not a baby but more of an adolescent. Many years left in this 09...15 plus. Henri Boillot is such a quality producer of Burgundy and I certainly appreciate much of his craft.
Love the nose on this wine. Black plum, dark cherries, tarry notes, perfumed dark floral and sweet Asian spices. The wine is well extracted. It's thick and rich on the palate. The fruits are simultaneously; sweet, sour & tart. Black plum, dark cherries, black raspberry & strawberry preserves, presence of cherry Luden's cough drops, used dark roasted coffee grounds, black tea, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, vanilla, dark florals, toast, slight tarry quality, menthol, black licorice anise, rich, warm, moist turned black earth, very soft & fine limestone minerals, there is a sawdust quality on the mid tongue. The acidity pours over your palate. The structure and length are softening but it's still fairly meaty and the balance of earth and fruit are nearly perfect. The finish is big, round & very elegant. It's not a baby but more of an adolescent. Many years left in this 09...15 plus. Henri Boillot is such a quality producer of Burgundy and I certainly appreciate much of his craft.
Feb 25th, 2017Black cherry cola, black plum, black raspberries, black cherries, black tea, light baking spices, dark wet earth, dusty crushed rocks. Good balance of fruit, alcohol, earth and acidity. Round, lush, elegant finish. Nice to try this wine but should you own the 11, give it another 5-7 years before opening.
Black cherry cola, black plum, black raspberries, black cherries, black tea, light baking spices, dark wet earth, dusty crushed rocks. Good balance of fruit, alcohol, earth and acidity. Round, lush, elegant finish. Nice to try this wine but should you own the 11, give it another 5-7 years before opening.
Apr 3rd, 2016Tight and aggressive mouthfeel. Nose gave off a lot more.
Tight and aggressive mouthfeel. Nose gave off a lot more.
Jun 10th, 2015
A great Boillot. Typical Volnay
A great Boillot. Typical Volnay
Feb 23rd, 2015