Louis Boillot
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From the elegantly rustic vineyards of Burgundy arrives the Louis Boillot Cote De Nuits Villages Rouge 2019, a bright jewel amongst signature French reds. Capturing the authenticity of its heritage, this exquisite Pinot Noir-wrapped elixir is carefully crafted by esteemed wine virtuoso, Louis Boillot. Using a handpicked selection of grapes, it's fermented and aged in French oak barrels to accentuate complexity and depth of flavour.
Celebrated for its layered aromas of cherries and wild berries, intricate hints of spice and earth with velvety tannins, this wine leaves a long, lingering finish. Emanating from the world-renowned Cote De Nuits region, it's a testament to the Boillot family's four generations of winemaking expertise and dedication to the preservation of terroir character. A remarkable sip, the Louis Boillot Cote De Nuits Villages Rouge 2019 is a true taste of Burgundian majesty that captivates the senses and enriches any wine collection.
HK$4,610.00 -
Vinous (92-95)
(aging in 33% new oak; these vines just under Mazis-Chambertin are now 104 years old, according to Boillot): Bright ruby-red. Very ripe but youthfully brooding aromas of black cherry, licorice, menthol and stone. Then surprisingly fat, pliant and sweet in the mouth, with its dark cherry and black raspberry fruit displaying outstanding creamy depth and volume. Wonderfully rich, seamless and relaxed, finishing with utterly suave tannins and terrific length, if not yet quite the complexity of the Champonnets. But that will come with time. This wine struck me as more relaxed than Boillot's 2016s from frost-affected vines on the Côte de Beaune. A splendid Gevrey premier cru in the making.HK$9,245.00 -
Vinous (89-91)
The 2012 Gevrey-Chambertin is another beautiful village-level wine from Boillot. Layers of blue and purple fruit, mint, spices, menthol and crushed rocks are woven together in an energetic, pointed Burgundy endowed with terrific energy and brightness. This has all the makings of an overachiever in its class. The Gevrey is a blend of fruit from six sites.HK$2,455.00 -
Vinous (88-90)
(Boillot assembled eight parcels of old vines ranging from 59 to 70 years of age): Bright red-ruby. Deep, pure, youthful scents of black cherry, dark raspberry and licorice. Intensely flavored if a bit medicinal and tight, with its blackberry and violet flavors complicated by bitter chocolate and a cool herbal nuance. Aeration brought an enticing touch of sweetness and some old-vines creaminess. This serious village wine finishes with ripe, dusty tannins and good subtle persistence.HK$9,245.00 -
Vinous (89-91)
The 2019 Gevrey-Chambertin Village comes from vines between 50 and 80 years old. It comes across quite strict on the nose, certainly a lot more restrained than the Chambolle Village, with tight-knit loamy aromas. The medium-bodied palate presents crushed blackberry and cranberry fruit, a fine bead of acidity and impressive substance on the finish considering this is a Village Cru. A finely crafted Gevrey from Boillot that will last longer than I suspect many will allow.HK$4,970.00 -
Presenting the enchanting 'Louis Boillot Moulin-a-Vent Les Brusselions 2018', a red wine of refined distinction. Distilled from hundred percent Gamay grapes, meticulously nurtured in granite soils of the Moulin-a-Vent appellation in Burgundy, France, this vintage exhibits a harmonious blend of complexity and elegance, emblematic of Louis Boillot's craftsmanship. Boillot, a seasoned fourth-generation vigneron from Volnay family, marries tradition with innovation, ageing the wine in French oak for up to eighteen months, producing a wine with rich fruity aromas and an intriguing mineral edge.
The Louis Boillot Moulin-a-Vent Les Brusselions 2018's bouquet is a delight to the olfactory sense, with captivating notes of ripe red berries, violets, and a whiff of spice. Deep ruby in colour, its palate offers an impressive structure and depth, featuring vibrant fruits with an underlying earthiness, culminating in a long and graceful finish that distinguishes itself in a league of its own.
HK$3,850.00 -
Vinous (92-94)
The 2019 Nuits Saint-Georges Les Pruliers 1er Cru sees no new oak, like most of Louis Boillot’s other Premier Crus. The tightly wound nose features blackberry, wild hedgerow and chalky, petrichor notes in the background. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins that frame the lightly spiced red fruit and just a hint of black pepper and curry leaf on the persistent finish. Superb.HK$9,335.00 -
Unveiling the superbly crafted Louis Boillot Volnay 1er Cru Caillerets 2016, a masterpiece from the illustrious winemaker, Louis Boillot. Harmonious and expressive, this remarkable vintage is produced in the acclaimed vineyards of the premier cru, Caillerets, nestled in the heart of France's historic Volnay region. Infused with the delicate essence of fresh fruits and spiced undertones, this Pinot Noir variety is refined through traditional, time-honoured vinification methods. Boillot's masterful hand and decades-honed expertise imbue this creation with a distinctive elegance and an intricate complexity.
Boillot's pursuit of pure expression led him to adopt biodynamic farming techniques, a practice mirrored in every sip of this opulent wine. The burgundy red colour and silken texture add to the harmonious experience this Louis Boillot Volnay 1er Cru Caillerets 2016 provides. A perfectly curated balance between fruity vivacity and structured tannins makes this a truly exceptional addition for connoisseurs.
HK$8,030.00 -
Vinous (91-93)
The 2019 Volnay Les Brouillards 1er Cru immediately hits a level up from Les Angles, offering scents of vibrant red berry fruit, sous-bois and a hint of morels, all delineated and focused. There is much more brightness and energy on the palate of black plum, raspberry and allspice, leading to a nicely structured, quite peppery finish that lingers in the mouth. Excellent.HK$6,735.00
