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2016

Domaine Henri Boillot Volnay 1er Cru Caillerets

Côte de Beaune · Volnay 1er Cru

Primary red and black cherry fruit. Similar to the 2017 version, with perhaps a tick less depth. Today, I prefer the comparative promise the 2017 shows, with its heightened vivacity and budding…

Reviewed 25 May 2020
2016

Domaine Henri Boillot Volnay 1er Cru Les Fremiets

Côte de Beaune · Volnay 1er Cru

Generous with the black cherry fruit, with burnt orange rind, smokey earth, and spice notes. A tick of extravagance mid-palate is perfectly counterbalanced with extraordinary acid. Notable speed and…

Reviewed 4 May 2020
2017

Domaine Henri Boillot Volnay 1er Cru Les Chevrets

Côte de Beaune · Volnay 1er Cru

Black raspberry, red and black cherry, cranberry, pomegranate juice, sorbet, citrus rind, and subtle bark elements. Excellent purity and balance. Finishes youthfully linear, but with wonderful…

Reviewed 20 March 2020
2017

Domaine Henri Boillot Volnay 1er Cru Les Fremiets

Côte de Beaune · Volnay 1er Cru

Red cherry, strawberry, red and black currant, dark sorbet, and faint earth and spice notes. Outstanding purity, with an ultra clean delivery that keeps excellent focus while also delivering inviting…

Reviewed 28 February 2020
2017

Domaine Henri Boillot Volnay 1er Cru Caillerets

Côte de Beaune · Volnay 1er Cru

Gravelly cranberry wrestles with red and black cherry fruit, with a linear but driven push of higher toned berry fruit from front to back. Hints of orange peel, spice, and vanilla extract add…

Reviewed 3 February 2020
2016

Domaine Henri Boillot Volnay 1er Cru Les Chevrets

Côte de Beaune · Volnay 1er Cru

A great combination of red and black cherry fruit with a perfect hit of meaty earth elements. Some wild cranberry and spice show up to the party as well. A complete wine in the making. Speaks more to…

Reviewed 3 February 2020
2013

Domaine Henri Boillot Volnay 1er Cru Les Fremiets

Côte de Beaune · Volnay 1er Cru

Quite enjoyable, even as a PnP. Air did help with some swirling in the glass. Red and black berry fruited. Faint spice and earth add interest. Could probably still use some time to flush out some of…

Reviewed 3 February 2020