Volnay Rouge "Les Grands Poisots" 2020 | Wine from Domaine Louis Boillot

Volnay Rouge "Les Grands Poisots" 2020 | Wine from Domaine Louis Boillot

Coming from a long line of winemakers historically established in Volnay, Louis Boillot founded his own estate in 2003 after working alongside his father and brother at Domaine Lucien Boillot for many years. Located in Chambolle-Musigny with his wife Ghislaine Barthod, Louis manages exceptional plots both on the Côte de Beaune and the Côte de Nuits. Since 2019, his son Clément Boillot has gradually taken the reins of the estate, bringing a touch of modernity while respecting the family heritage. The wines undergo oak barrel aging for 15 to 18 months, and are then bottled without clarification or filtration to preserve their integrity.

The Volnay "Les Grands Poisots" 2020 is made from the Pinot Noir grape, carefully cultivated on the clay-limestone soils typical of the Côte de Beaune. After manual harvesting, the grapes undergo a gentle and precise vinification, followed by a long oak barrel aging to develop complexity and structure.

The wine's dark purple color indicates a beautiful concentration. On the nose, the bouquet reveals rich aromas of violet, fresh raspberry, and fine spices. On the palate, the attack is fresh and balanced, with soft and well-integrated tannins, providing a velvety and elegant texture. The peppery finish offers a lovely persistence and leaves a delicate and slightly spicy imprint.

The Volnay Rouge "Les Grands Poisots" 2020 pairs perfectly with a roast beef fillet, whose tenderness will be enhanced by the wine's delicate tannins. It also complements a roast farm chicken with herbs, where the finesse of Pinot Noir enhances the dish's savory aromas. For cheese lovers, it harmoniously pairs with a creamy Brie de Meaux or a matured Cîteaux, highlighting their subtle flavors. Finally, this wine will accompany a wild mushroom risotto, where its spicy and fruity notes offer a balanced tasting experience.

The grapes are harvested and sorted manually to ensure optimal quality. After a gentle fermentation, the wine is aged in oak barrels for 15 to 18 months, allowing the wine to develop its subtle aromas and harmonious structure. No fining or filtration is performed before bottling, thus preserving all the authenticity of the terroir.

• Type of wine: Still dry red
• Appellation: Volnay (Côte de Beaune)
• Alcohol content: 13%
• Format: 75 cl bottle
• Vintage: 2020
• Country of production: France
• Region of production: Burgundy
• Estate: Domaine Louis Boillot
• Grape variety: Pinot Noir
• Serving temperature: 15-16°C
• Aging potential: 5 to 10 years
• Tasting advice: Slightly decant before tasting for optimal aeration

The Volnay Rouge "Les Grands Poisots" 2020 from Domaine Louis Boillot is an elegant and balanced wine, offering a rich aromatic palette and a persistent finish. It will charm lovers of fine and delicate Pinot Noir, perfect for enhancing your most refined dishes. Order now on https://athenaeum.com/en/ and savor a great Burgundy wine, a symbol of an exceptional terroir and ancestral know-how.