Louis Boillot Pommard 1er Cru les Fremiers 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Louis Boillot
Label Name:
 
Pommard 1er Cru les Fremiers
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Burgundy (Pommard, Côte de Beaune)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable commentary: Allen Meadows (Burghound) ~94 for the 2020 Les Fremiers; Jasper Morris (Inside Burgundy) range ~91–94; highly rated by multiple retailers and critics for its structure and aging potential

Tasting Note
Pure red and black cherry and raspberry with earth, forest-floor and subtle spice; firm grainy tannins, lively acidity and a long mineral-tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck breast, grilled ribeye, lamb, mushroom risotto, Epoisses or other washed-rind cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, Korean barbecue, char siu, braised pork belly, shiitake mushroom hotpot.

Production Method
Hand-harvested Pinot Noir; partial or full destemming depending on vintage; fermented in stainless or concrete vats with punching-down; aged 12–18 months in oak (≈10–20% new).

Vineyard Info
Domaine Louis Boillot, from the Boillot winemaking family, produces terroir-driven Burgundy from small Premier Cru parcels including Les Fremiers; known for classic, elegantly structured Pinot Noir.