Volnay Jean-Marc Boillot 1992

Based in Pommard, Domaine Jean-Marc Boillot was founded in 1985. Jean-Marc Boillot began his career at Domaine Olivier Leflaive before establishing his own estate. Today, he is gradually handing over the reins to his daughter Lydie, his son-in-law and his son Benjamin. The vineyard extends across 11 hectares, spanning the appellations of Meursault, Pommard, Puligny-Montrachet, Chassagne-Montrachet, Beaune, Rully, Montagny and Volnay. The estate also purchases grapes to complement its own production. Jean-Marc Boillot also owns two estates in the Languedoc, Les Roques and Les Truffières, which are chiefly devoted to the production of rosé.

To craft their Volnay, the Beaune domain Jean-Marc Volnay is dedicated to the growing of Pinot noir, Burgundy’s noble varietal. There is a healthy competition between the vines, the soils are ploughed so that the roots push deeper, and the grapes are harvested by hand with strict sorting processes. Once in the winery, the grapes are destemmed before a three-week vatting. During this time, the fruit is macerated to confer its colour and aromas. There is then an alcoholic and malolactic fermentation before maturing in casks (30% new wood) for 13 months. In the glass, this is a ruby-red wine with an aromatic bouquet that opens on notes of red fruit (raspberry, cherry), violet, rose, spices, and musk. We recommend keeping this cuvée for a few years in the cellar to let its powerful tannins flourish. This bottle deserves to be served with a special dish.