2018 Domaine Louis Boillot Volnay 1er Cru "Les Angles", Burgundy, France
ABOUT THIS WINE
The grapes come from a tiny sloping parcel (just 1.4 acres) of 50+ year old vines located near the village on Volnayâs northern side. The grapes are 100% destemmed which yeilds . Spontaneous fermentations, and a long, gentle Ă©levage in barrel (<30% new).
ABOUT THIS PRODUCER
Louis established this domaine in 2002 after splitting the holdings of the Lucien Boillot domaine with his brother. Meticulous viticulture and gentle, non-interventionist winemaking produce wines of delicacy and restraint. Vineyards include a constellation of small parcels throughout the CĂŽte dâOr. Averaging over 50 years old, Boillotâs vines rank among the oldest in Burgundy. Harvesting is by hand. Viticulture is âlutte raisonĂ©eâ (reasoned organic). No chemical fertilizers, herbicides or pesticides are employed and vines are pruned for balance. Grapes macerate in Boillotâs frigid cave for a few days until fermentations start of their own accord. Cuvaison can last two weeks or more, with only a gentle pumping-over 1-2 times per day. New wood is used sparingly, with a maximum of 20-30% in top vintages, and the wine generally spends 15-18 months in barrel before bottling. The estate has purchased several vineyards in Moulin-Ă -Vent, and began vinifying them with the 2014 vintage.
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Description
ABOUT THIS WINE
The grapes come from a tiny sloping parcel (just 1.4 acres) of 50+ year old vines located near the village on Volnayâs northern side. The grapes are 100% destemmed which yeilds . Spontaneous fermentations, and a long, gentle Ă©levage in barrel (<30% new).
ABOUT THIS PRODUCER
Louis established this domaine in 2002 after splitting the holdings of the Lucien Boillot domaine with his brother. Meticulous viticulture and gentle, non-interventionist winemaking produce wines of delicacy and restraint. Vineyards include a constellation of small parcels throughout the CĂŽte dâOr. Averaging over 50 years old, Boillotâs vines rank among the oldest in Burgundy. Harvesting is by hand. Viticulture is âlutte raisonĂ©eâ (reasoned organic). No chemical fertilizers, herbicides or pesticides are employed and vines are pruned for balance. Grapes macerate in Boillotâs frigid cave for a few days until fermentations start of their own accord. Cuvaison can last two weeks or more, with only a gentle pumping-over 1-2 times per day. New wood is used sparingly, with a maximum of 20-30% in top vintages, and the wine generally spends 15-18 months in barrel before bottling. The estate has purchased several vineyards in Moulin-Ă -Vent, and began vinifying them with the 2014 vintage.
