Born among the vines of Volnay, his path initially led him to a career as a race car mechanic before steering back to his true calling. Well versed in motorsports, he also masters viticulture, earning a BTS in viticulture and oenology in Beaune. In 2016, he took over the six hectares of vines belonging to his maternal grandfather, Pierre Boillot. The estate spans prestigious appellations such as Volnay and Pommard, including the premier crus Les Pitures and En Largillière, as well as Coteaux Bourguignons and IGP Sainte-Marie-la-Blanche. Today, Maxime Dubuet-Boillot perpetuates his family’s winemaking legacy, crafting refined and elegant wines through meticulous vineyard work and minimal intervention in the cellar. Though not officially certified in biodynamics, his practices closely align with its principles.

La Grande Carelle by Maxime Dubuet-Boillot is a wine made from sixty-year-old vines cultivated on a 50-are plot located beneath the Château de Pommard. This vineyard, previously classified as Pommard Villages until the 1950s, benefits from a south-eastern exposure and soils rich in limestone and gravel. The vinification begins with a 90% destemming stage, followed by a maceration that includes regular punch downs and pump overs. Pressing is performed with the utmost care, and the juice is then aged for 12 months in French oak casks, with 30% new wood. This ageing period imparts a refined structure and complex aromas to the cuvée.
On the nose, it reveals notes of black cherry, raspberry and violet, enhanced by subtle wood nuances. On the palate, this elixir offers a silky texture, lovely freshness, and a long finish marked by mineral and lightly smoky touches.