Henri Boillot has in a very short space of time build an extraordinary reputation for the sheer quality of his Burgundy wines. To call the the Henri Boillot label a mini-negoce does the wines a great disservice as, although Henri does not own the vineyards from which the grapes are sourced, he farms them as meticulously as if they were is own.
They are only ‘mini’ perhaps in the tiny levels of wine produced from each appellation. The meticulous and elegant Henri Boillot also owns and manages the Domaine founded by his grandfather. The sheer quality of these wines, including the impressive and exclusive Les Mouchères monopole, is testimony to the assiduous work he has done in both the vineyards and cellar.
95 Points Allen Meadows
Smoky broad-ranging aromas are composed primarily of various white orchard fruit, acacia blossom, citrus rind, wood and a hint of exotic tea. There is an abundance of dry extract that imparts a sappy character to the concentrated, mineral-driven and wonderfully complex flavors that also display a hint of mandarin orange on the strikingly long finish that is Zen-like in its harmony. In a word, fantastic. *Don’t miss! Outstanding*
94 Points William Kelley (Wine Advocate)
Pale, green-tinged yellow. Musky lemon and lime on the nose. Very rich and sweet but juicy too, conveying an impression of sappiness without excess weight. Perhaps more charming in the early going than the Pucelles owing to its creamy depth. Fresh flavors of lemon, lime and peach carry impressively on the extract-rich finish. The acidity here is also around 5 grams per liter.