2011 Meursault
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Tasting notes
Bright, full yellow-green. Aromas of stone fruits, honey and spices. Sweet and creamy-rich in the mouth, but with harmonious acidity giving shape to the ripe stone fruit flavors. Finishes dry, firm and persistent. An excellent village wine.
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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(from Tillets, Narvaux, Clos du Cromin and Chevaliers): Pale yellow-green. Classic Meursault aromas of stone fruits and acacia blossom. A sweet, spicy midweight with good energy and moderate stuffing. The high-altitude parcels in the blend give this wine good mineral lift and salinity.
Boillot's 2011 Meursault is rich, open and totally sensual. It possesses gorgeous palate presence, layered fruit and terrific balance. The round, sensual finish is totally inviting. This is a terrific entry-level offering. The Meursault is made from parcels in Narvaux, Tillets, Chevalières and Clos du Cromin.
Boillot’s 2011 Meursault is rich, open and totally sensual. It possesses gorgeous palate presence, layered fruit and terrific balance. The round, sensual finish is totally inviting. This is a terrific entry-level offering. The Meursault is made from parcels in Narvaux, Tillets, Chevalieres and Clos du Cromin. Anticipated maturity: 2012+. (Not yet released) Henri Boillot recently finished his move to a new modern cellar in Champ Lins, one of the industrial sections of Meursault. Boillot describes his 2011s as having a bit more richness and better balance of fruit and acidity than the 2010s. Based on what I tasted, it’s hard to argue that point. Boillot seems to be one case where the 2011s have the potential to be better across the board than the 2010s. As is often the case here, the village wines are particularly strong. Importers: Massanois Imports, Washington, DC; tel. (202) 470-6769, Cynthia Hurley French Wines, West Newton, MA Tel 617-965-4251 www.cynthiahurley.com and Chelsea Ventures, LLC, 1601 South Canal St, Chicago, IL 60616 tel. 847-920-5052
About the producer
Based in Meursault and farming some of the finest vineyards in the Côte de Beaune, Henri Boillot is a leading address in Burgundy. He crafts fine Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, but the estate is best known for its flagship monopole vineyard, Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru Clos de la Mouchère.