Vireuils Blanc
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 3–10 years from the vintage.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Pan-seared scallops, roasted chicken, creamy mushroom risotto
✨ Technical Specifications
Domaine Louis Boillot's Meursault 'Les Vireuils' is a masterclass in high-altitude, mineral-driven Burgundy. Situated on the upper slopes of Meursault bordering Auxey-Duresses, the 'Les Vireuils' lieu-dit is defined by its thin, stony soils over hard limestone bedrock and its exposure to cool breezes. This unique microclimate yields a wine that departs from the historically heavy, buttery stereotype of Meursault, offering instead a tense, chiseled, and highly aromatic profile. Boillot's meticulous, low-intervention winemaking—utilizing gentle pressing and judicious oak aging—allows the pristine, chalky energy of this terroir to shine. Historically, the high-slope vineyards of Meursault were once overlooked in favor of the richer mid-slope clay soils, but in an era of warming climates, 'Les Vireuils' has emerged as a highly coveted site for its ability to preserve vibrant acidity and crystalline purity.
🍾 About the Producer
Domaine Louis Boillot was established in the early 2000s when vigneron Louis Boillot, continuing a multi-generational family winemaking legacy originally rooted in Volnay, established his operations in Chambolle-Musigny alongside his partner, acclaimed winemaker Ghislaine Barthod. The domaine commands an enviable collection of exceptionally old vines spanning both the Côte de Nuits and the Côte de Beaune, encompassing prestigious parcels in Chambolle-Musigny, Gevrey-Chambertin, Volnay, and Pommard. Employing meticulous vineyard management and non-interventionist cellar practices, Boillot focuses on gentle extraction and balanced oak maturation to let each distinct terroir shine. The resulting Pinot Noir and Chardonnay bottlings are renowned for their aromatic purity, velvety textures, and quintessential Burgundian finesse.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Chardonnay