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.
93 Points Allen Meadows
This displays perhaps the coolest nose in the range with an especially pure and high-toned nose of red pinot fruit, dried rose petal and subtle stone hints that is followed by intensely soil-inflected flavors that finish with a linear, intense and very firm backend. This should be lovely in time though at present, it is austere.
93 Points Robert Parker Wine Advocate
The 2009 Chambolle-Musigny Les Veroilles comes across as quite extroverted today. The focus and sheer energy of the dark fruit are what stand out most. Barthod’s Veroilles has developed beautifully since I tasted it last year. Anticipated maturity: 2019-2029.