Louis Boillot Volnay 1er Cru les Angles 2011

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Louis Boillot
Label Name:
 
Volnay 1er Cru les Angles
Vintage:
 
2011
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Burgundy (Côte de Beaune) — Volnay 1er Cru 'Les Angles'
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Generally well-reviewed: Vinous reported ~92 points for the Les Angles cuvée (2011 referenced by merchants); described by Berry Bros. & Rudd as drinking beautifully (drink window c. 2014–2024)

Tasting Note
Delicate red and black cherry, crushed strawberry, sous-bois and violet perfume with hints of graphite, orange peel and spice. Fresh acidity, silky, layered tannins and a savory, slightly smoky finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, beef bourguignon, game birds, mushroom risotto, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu pork, Korean bulgogi, miso-glazed aubergine, teriyaki salmon.

Production Method
Hand-harvested fruit; careful sorting, partial whole-cluster (approx. 50%) and open-vat fermentation (~21 days); élevage ~16 months in oak (c.22–28% new). Sustainable viticulture practices.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Louis Boillot & Fils — family house dating to the 19th century, based in Gevrey‑Chambertin. Produces Volnay Les Angles from older vines (c.40 years), sometimes sourcing small parcels within the climat.