2018 Domaine Henri Boillot Volnay 1er Cru Les Caillerets

Pinot Noir - 750ML
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WA 94 BH 93
WA 94

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, January 2020

Invariably a highlight of the portfolio, Boillot's 2018 Volnay 1er Cru Les Caillerets derives from a low-yielding 60-are parcel of 55-year-old vines. Unfurling in the glass with a deep bouquet of wild berries, plums, raw...
BH 93

Burghound, April 2020

An equally ripe nose speaks of cassis, black raspberry, spiced tea and similar floral whiffs. The mouthfeel of the middle weight flavors is classy and sophisticated thanks to the super-fine-grained tannins shaping the...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type
Red
Varietal
Pinot Noir
Country
France
Region
Burgundy
Sub-region
Cote de Beaune
Appellation
Volnay
Sub-appellation
Les Caillerets
Vintage
2018
Size
750ML
Percent alcohol
14%

The 2018 Domaine Henri Boillot Volnay 1er Cru Les Caillerets is a Pinot Noir hailing from the esteemed Burgundy region of France, specifically the Cote de Beaune sub-region within the Volnay appellation. This wine is crafted by the respected producer, Domaine Henri Boillot, and presents itself as a refined red wine option with an alcohol content of 14.0%.

This vintage has received noteworthy recognition from professional reviewers, particularly from Burghound, who awarded it a score of 93. The review describes the wine as having "an equally ripe nose" with notes of cassis, black raspberry, and spiced tea coupled with floral hints. The tasting notes highlight the wine’s "classy and sophisticated" mouthfeel, attributed to the "super-fine-grained tannins" that shape its structure. The finish is described as "lacy, lilting, and strikingly long," which underscores the wine's impressive longevity on the palate. Burghound concludes their review by asserting that this wine is "excellent and very much worth your interest."

Overall, the 2018 Domaine Henri Boillot Volnay 1er Cru Les Caillerets Pinot Noir is celebrated for its elegant profile and the finesse of its flavors and texture. Such high praise from a reputable source like Burghound suggests that this wine is an exemplary choice for those seeking a sophisticated and well-balanced Pinot Noir from a prestigious Burgundy appellation. The emphasis on its ripe fruit flavors and fine tannins makes it a compelling option for enthusiasts of nuanced and refined red wines.