Vireuils Blanc
⏳ wine.drinking_window
Typically best enjoyed 3–10 years from the vintage.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Pan-seared scallops, roasted chicken, creamy mushroom risotto
✨ wine.spec_sheet
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.
🍾 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.