Domaine Lucien Boillot & Fils Gevrey Chambertin 1er Cru "Les Cherbaudes" 2018

Winery Background:

• Domaine Lucien Boillot & Fils is a historic estate that has been producing top-quality wines across both the Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune. The domaine is known for its respect for traditional Burgundian winemaking, focusing on showcasing the unique terroirs of each vineyard. Lucien Boillot, alongside his son Pierre, produces wines with great purity and finesse, reflecting the best of each vintage.

• The Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru “Les Cherbaudes” is from a prime vineyard site adjacent to the famous Grand Cru Mazis-Chambertin. The vineyard’s well-draining soils and perfect exposure produce Pinot Noir wines of incredible depth, structure, and elegance.

Tasting Notes:

• Appearance: Bright ruby red with a garnet hue, showing clarity and vibrancy in the glass.

• Nose: The nose is powerful and complex, with intense aromas of red and black cherries, blackberries, and raspberries. There are earthy undertones of forest floor, truffles, and wet stone, along with more subtle notes of spice, cinnamon, and a hint of smoky oak.

• Palate: Full-bodied with refined tannins and balanced acidity. The palate offers a harmonious blend of ripe dark fruits (plums, cherries), earthy minerality, and spice. Flavors of black tea, cedar, and dried herbs provide complexity, while the wine’s structure and depth give it an elegant yet powerful profile. The oak influence is subtle, adding a layer of toast and vanilla, without overpowering the fruit.

• Finish: Long and persistent, with lingering notes of dark fruit, earth, and a touch of minerality, hinting at the wine’s aging potential.

Scores:

• Vinous (Antonio Galloni): 93/100

• Highlighted for its balance, complexity, and depth, with a finely-tuned structure that reflects the elegance of the 2018 vintage.

• Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate: 92-94/100

• Praised for its powerful fruit, refined tannins, and long finish, with the potential for further aging over the next decade.

• Burghound: 92/100

• Noted for its finesse, purity of fruit, and subtle earthiness, with great potential for aging.

The Domaine Lucien Boillot & Fils Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru “Les Cherbaudes” 2018 is a beautifully structured and elegant wine that captures the essence of Gevrey-Chambertin. With its rich fruit, earthy complexity, and refined tannins, it offers excellent aging potential and can be enjoyed now or laid down for further development over the next 10-15 years.