Yields are limited to 30 to 45 hl/ha, no chemical fertilizers are used, the soil is plowed to promote diversity and health, all grapes are harvested by hand and vinified at the domaine in Gevrey-Chambertin, grapes are de-stemmed most years, the must is cold soaked for 3 to 5 days to best extract color and aroma from the grapes, fermentation is 100% natural and lasts for 18 to 21 days, punching down of the cap occurs twice daily, maximum 30% new oak barrels are used to age the wine, wines are aged for 16 to 18 months depending on the vintage, wine are bottled at the domaine with no fining or filtration, vines planted in 1967.
Unexpectedly expressive nose with relatively ripe fruit and earth. On the palate, this wine shows its youth with some tartness but it is not overbearing.
"A blend of Pinot Noir from Pierre Boillot’s holdings in Volnay and Gevrey-Chambertin, this traditional and classic bottle of red Burgundy showcases the elegance and finesse of Volnay along with the brawn and depth of Gevrey. It is the best of both worlds, meaty and chewy along with silky tannins and a certain sophisticated refinement." - Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant