Louis Boillot Gevrey Chambertin 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Louis Boillot
Label Name:
 
Gevrey Chambertin
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Gevrey-Chambertin, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
15-17°C

Awards/Ratings
Falstaff 92 pts (Anne Krebiehl, 2022); Jasper Morris MW 86–88/100 (Inside Burgundy)

Tasting Note
Crushed black cherry, ripe raspberry and dark plum with earthy forest-floor, baking spice and subtle smoke. Juicy, fleshy mid-palate, velvety tannins and a savory, medium-long finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, beef bourguignon, mushroom risotto, aged Comté, charcuterie. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, miso-glazed salmon, mushroom ramen, teriyaki beef.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, low-intervention vinification with ~2-week maceration and gentle pump-overs; aged 15–18 months in French oak (around 20–30% new).

Vineyard Info
Maison Louis Boillot (est. 2002) descends from the Boillot family; works old vines across Gevrey-Chambertin, vinifying in Chambolle-Musigny with a focus on low chemical input and traditional methods.