2018 Henri Boillot - Chambertin Clos de Beze
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Tasting notes
Aromas of blackberries, cassis and cherries mingle with notes of mint, violets and dark chocolate in a complex mélange, introducing Boillot's 2018 Chambertin-Clos de Bèze Grand Cru, a full-bodied, velvety and concentrated wine that's fleshy and multidimensional, with an exuberant core of fruit, succulent acids and a long, sapid finish. Rich, ripe and dramatic but controlled, this has turned out very well.
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Allen Meadows, Burghound
William Kelley, Wine Advocate
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This is aromatically similar to the Latricières but as one would reasonably expect, it’s markedly spicier. There is better density and power to the broad-shouldered flavors that aren’t quite as mineral-driven but are blessed with even more dry extract on the hugely long if slightly warm finale. Patience again recommended.
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.