2011 Bourgogne Blanc
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There is a lot to like about the 2011 Bourgogne Chardonnay, which shows lovely purity and depth. Hints of dried apricots and flowers wrap around the expressive finish. This is a terrific effort at the Bourgogne level.
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Allen Meadows, Burghound
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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There is a lot to like about the 2011 Bourgogne Chardonnay, which shows lovely purity and depth. Hints of dried apricots and flowers wrap around the expressive finish. This is a terrific effort at the Bourgogne level. 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
An expressive nose of citrus, white orchard fruit and petrol notes leads to vibrant and well detailed middle weight flavors that possess solid mid-palate concentration and fine length on the clean, dry and delicious finish. There is noticeable gas on the finish so I would suggest either a quick decantation or allow this to air for 15 to 20 minutes first. Tasted: Jun 11, 2013. Drink: 2015+
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.