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 1950.
A deep, powerful and minerally style of Pinot Noir. The nose is intense with concentrated aromas of blackberries, cherries and plums. On the palate, succulent berry fruits and a slight herbal note gives way to supple, soft tannins and excellent length.
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Lucien Boillot Pommard
2021Info
- WINEMAKER: PIERRE BOILLOT
- COLOR: RED
- SOIL: Clay, limestone
- VARIETAL: 100% Pinot Noir
- COUNTRY: FRANCE
- REGION: BURGUNDY
- APPELLATION: GEVREY-CHAMBERTIN
- VINTAGE: 2021
- FARMING PRACTICES: SUSTAINABLE
- IMPORTER: KERMIT LYNCH