Louis Boillot Gevrey Chambertin 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Louis Boillot
Label Name:
 
Gevrey Chambertin
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Gevrey‑Chambertin, Cote de Nuits, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
15-17°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Advocate (Robert Parker) 90 pts; Jasper Morris (Inside Burgundy) 88–91; Jancis Robinson 17/20 (cask sample)

Tasting Note
Ripe, floral Pinot Noir with red and black cherry, raspberry, cassis, orange zest, violets and subtle baking spice. Medium–full, succulent palate with bright acidity, silky tannins and a stony, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, beef bourguignon, mushroom risotto, grilled salmon. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, miso‑glazed fish or aubergine, shiitake ramen, teriyaki salmon.

Production Method
Hand‑harvested fruit; cold pre‑fermentation maceration, gentle fermentations, 15–18 months in French oak (≈20–30% new). Minimal intervention; often bottled unfiltered.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Louis Boillot (est. 2002) split from Lucien Boillot; works small, old‑vine parcels (avg 50–70 years) across Gevrey‑Chambertin. Louis and partner Ghislaine Barthod run winemaking; son Clément assists.