Louis Boillot Gevrey Chambertin 2022

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Louis Boillot
Label Name:
 
Gevrey Chambertin
Vintage:
 
2022
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:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
15-17°C

Awards/Ratings
Critics: John Gilman 91; Jasper Morris MW 88–90; Neal Martin 88–90

Tasting Note
Morello cherry, wild strawberry, blackcurrant and blueberry with forest-floor, black tea and subtle spice; medium-bodied, polished tannins, fresh acidity and a long, precise mineral finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, beef bourguignon, mushroom risotto, grilled lamb. Asian: Peking duck, char siu (BBQ pork), miso-glazed salmon, Korean BBQ short ribs, stir-fried shiitake and bok choy.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, mostly destemmed, cold soak and natural fermentation in stainless/enamel tanks; gentle extraction, aged 16–18 months in large casks/barrels with ~10–30% new oak; minimal fining/filtration.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Louis Boillot (est. c.2002/2003) farms ~6–7 ha from old vines across Gevrey and the Côtes; family-run (Louis, wife Ghislaine Barthod, son Clément), focuses on organic/sustainable practices and restrained use of new oak.