Domaine Lucien Boillot et Fils Pommard 1er Cru "Les Fremiers" 2006

Pierre (Boillot) inherited very old vines from his father in the Côtes de Nuits and from his great-grandfather Henri Boillot, who was originally from Volnay, in the Côtes de Beaune. Many of his vineyards are under-appreciated treasures: Volnay Les Angles, which was originally classified as one of the top premier cru sites in Volnay in the 19th century, Pommard Croix Noires right below Rugiens, Gevrey Cherbaudes right next to Chapelle-Chambertin Grand Cru and Gevrey Corbeaux right next to Mazis-Chambertin Grand Cru. Every wine is a classic representation of its appellation–from Volnay and Pommard to Gevrey and Nuits-Saint-Georges, as Pierre’s work in the cellars is geared towards transparent, terroir-driven wines of purity and finesse. He is not, however, against a rich, plump, lusciousness in his reds.

90 Wine Spectator
A kiss of chocolate adds depth to the black cherry and mineral flavors in this sinewy red, which is balanced and almost chewy in texture, with a long aftertaste of spice and mineral. Best from 2012 through 2022. 41 cases imported