In Bond Fine Wine. 2015 Louis Boillot Volnay Brouillard 1er Cru, Volnay, Burgundy, France. 1er Cru • Red Burgundy in 6x75cl. Top critic score: 92/100 (VIN). Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
Louis Boillot established his domaine in 2002 bringing together prized old-vine parcels inherited through four generations of his fmaily. Based in Chambolle Musigny with his wife, celebrated grower Ghislaine Barthod, he makes fine reds from Volnay, Nuits St Georges and Gevrey Chambertin. The domaine is now led by their son Clement with meticulous farming and gentle winemaking. The wines are classical and understated with purity, fine structure and faithful vineyard expression. These are great values in Burgundy.
Stephen Tanzer (ST) — 92/100 · Vinous, 01/01/2018
Dark red with ruby tones. Slightly clenched but pure aromas of black cherry, licorice and menthol. Suave, vibrant and juicy on the palate, with noteworthy precision and even an element of coolness to its flavors of currant, red licorice and minerals; this is as fresh as a top 2016. Finishes a tad medicinal, brisk and long, with lingering notes of spices and soil and with atypical silkiness of tan…