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.
92 Points Vinous
Bright yellow. More complex on the nose than the village Meursault, offering aromas of yellow peach, lemon, smoke and minerals. Broad but light on its feet, showing noteworthy stony precision in the middle palate. Finishes with sappy salinity and very good grip and length.
92 Points Allen Meadows
The nose is presently dominated by hints of reduction and matchstick yet they are not so strong that the underlying fruit won’t eventually emerge with a few years of bottle age. On the plus side the powerful, concentrated and muscular flavors exhibit excellent length on the mandarin orange-suffused finish. As is usually the case, this is not an elegant wine but it certainly doesn’t lack for punch and character. *Outstanding*