Ghislaine Barthod’s domaine originated in the 1920s with Marcel Noëllat, whose daughter married Gaston Barthod – a soldier stationed in Dijon who came to buy some wine and got the girl as well. He gave up military life for the vineyards in ’60.
His daughter, Ghislaine, and her partner, Louis Boillot, bought their current premises overlooking Premier Cru Les Feusselottes in ’86. Though they share the team who work the vineyards, the vinification and commercial aspects of their businesses are kept separate.
The domaine has an incomparable range of Chambolle-Musigny terroirs, with 11 separate Premier Cru bottlings and highly regarded Bourgogne and village wines.
89-91 Points Allen Meadows
A cool, airy and exceptionally pretty nose that once again is composed of high-toned red berry fruit with background touches of red currant and stone that continue onto the delicate and tender middle weight flavors that culminate in a lacy finish. This is an understated wine of verve, finesse and purity.