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Wine Description
The Story
Henri struck out on his own in 1984, but returned to the family domaine, eventually buying out his siblings in 2005 and re-naming the estate (previously Domaine Jean Boillot) to Domaine Henri Boillot. Today Henri works closely with his son Guillaume, who is in charge of the vineyards and making the property’s reds.
The family owns around 14 hectares of vineyards – including the monopole Premier Cru Clos de la Mouchère in Puligny-Montrachet, but also operates as an extremely quality-focused négociant. While using quite a lot of new oak, the style here is for lean, precise and razor-sharp Chardonnay, eschewing heaviness. The reds have shifted in style under Guillaume, with a lighter touch in the winery leading to a less extracted style. It is one of the few addresses that excels both in whites and reds, with quality incredibly high across the range.
Vintage 2012
2012 was beset by unusual weather that didn’t spare the vines! A mild winter, spring-like March, cool spring with frosts, summer-like May, cooler, wetter June, a variable summer with heatwaves, hail and storms… Because of the cold damp spring, some of the vine flowers didn’t set and form fruit, there was millerandage (where the flowers aren’t fully fertilised and give small berries) and high pressure from mildew and odium. Temperatures went right up during the short periods, over-heating and scorching the berries. This weather caused a significant fall in yields, without, however, impacting on the quality of the grapes, as well spread out bunches with small berries guarantee concentration and intensity.
All in all, the grapes achieved good ripeness in aromas and good sugar to acidity balance. The white wines are characterised by their finesse and concentration. The reds set themselves apart with their lovely colours, ripe and silky tannins and their harmonious mouthfeel