Vieilles Vignes
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Typically best enjoyed 3 to 10 years from the vintage, depending on the specific parcel and vintage conditions.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Roasted duck, coq au vin, or wild mushroom risotto.
✨ wine.spec_sheet
Domaine Louis Boillot's Vieilles Vignes red expressions showcase the profound depth and concentration that can only be achieved from ancient, deeply rooted Pinot Noir vines. Sourced from meticulously tended old-vine parcels, some of which were planted over half a century ago, this wine represents a masterclass in patience and heritage. Boillot's philosophy centers on minimal intervention, allowing the naturally low yields of these old vines to translate into a structurally elegant wine. The winemaking process involves gentle destemming, a cool pre-fermentation maceration, and aging in French oak barrels with a very judicious use of new oak. This traditional approach honors the historic Burgundian heritage, preserving the bright, mineral-infused red fruit character and offering a pure, vibrant, and remarkably complex expression of the terroir.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Established by Louis Boillot after he split from his family's estate in Volnay, Domaine Louis Boillot is now based in Chambolle-Musigny, Burgundy, France, where he shares winemaking facilities with his partner, Ghislaine Barthod. Boillot meticulously farms an exceptional collection of old-vine parcels spanning prestigious terroirs in both the Côte de Beaune and Côte de Nuits, including Volnay, Pommard, Gevrey-Chambertin, and Puligny-Montrachet. His traditional, low-intervention philosophy utilizes gentle extraction and judicious oak aging to preserve the pristine, mineral-driven purity of each unique climat. The estate is highly celebrated for its elegant, terroir-expressive Pinot Noirs and precise, vibrant Chardonnays, including standout expressions from Volnay Premier Cru and Meursault Les Vireuils.