Region: Burgundy, France

Vintage: 2022

Composition: 100% Chardonnay

History: Jean-Marc Boillot was a younger generation in Burgundy determined to improve his family’s wines. In 1984, after vinifying 13 vintages at the family’s domain, Henri Boillot, Jean-Marc walked out in protest, intent on producing highly concentrated, rich, and ripe wines. He became the winemaker for Olivier Leflaive for the next four years and, at the same time, produced wines from 5-acres of vineyards, bottled under his label. The wines impressed Boillot’s grandfather, who bequested half his vineyard to Jean-Marc. Boillot runs his domain from his grandfather Henri Boillot’s house and cellars in the village of Pommard. Jean-Marc’s maternal grandfather was the late Etienne Sauzet, from whom he inherited exceptional vineyards.

Tasting Notes:

“The 2022 Puligny Montrachet 1er Cru La Garenne sports quite a heavy reduction on the nose at the moment, although there feels sufficient fruit underneath. The palate is well-balanced and cohesive, with orange zest and nectarine, turning slightly honeyed toward the finish. This is a little richer in style but not overly so.” – Vinous