henri boillot volnay les caillerets 2022

Based in Meursault, Domaine Henri Boillot is strategically placed between Puligny-Montrachet and Volnay, the two appellations that have become its specialty. The domain has set itself a firm objective - to express, through its wines, the essence of the vines and their distinctive climates. The Domain was established by Henri Boillot's grandfather at the beginning of the twentieth century.

The Boillot family began to make wine in the early 1900s. My grandfather, Henri, was the first to exploit the vines that belonged to the family, then my father, Jean, went on to expand the Domaine. In 2000, we built the cellars and winery in Meursault. In 2005, I suceeded in keeping the Domain whole by buying out my brother and sister.

My son, Guillaume, joined the Domain in 2008. In 2011, we extended the cellars and buildings in Meursault, and acquired some vines in Puligny-Montrachet, notably in the Batard appellation. In 2012, Guillaume became the head of viticulture, and took over the vinification of our red wines.

The 2022 Volnay Les Caillerets 1er Cru shows the more nervy side of the village vis-à-vis the other Volnays in the range. White pepper, chalk, mint and crushed rocks add notable aromatic lift. There’s gorgeous precision here, but readers will have to be patient, as the 2022 clearly needs time to be at it best. The 75% new oak is nicely judged.