Louis Boillot Pommard 2020

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

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 93 pts (Pommard 1er Cru Les Croix Noires 2020); Jasper Morris 94 pts (Les Croix Noires 2020). Barrel samples quoted 92–94

Tasting Note
Concentrated red and black cherry, raspberry and plum with violet florals, forest‑floor and savory herb notes. Medium‑full body, powdery tannins, lively acidity and a saline, long finish—classic structured Pommard with ripe dark‑fruit core.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, beef bourguignon, braised short ribs, mushroom risotto. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, miso ramen, soy‑glazed mushrooms, Korean BBQ (bulgogi).

Production Method
Hand‑harvested Pinot Noir; destemmed with cool pre‑fermentation maceration, gentle extraction; matured 15–18 months in French oak (≈20–30% new); minimal intervention.

Vineyard Info
Founded c.2002 after splitting family holdings, Louis Boillot farms old vines across the Côte d’Or using lutte raisonnée/sustainable practices. Wines show restraint, purity and careful oak use.