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Pinot Noir

While we continue to expand our collection of Burgundies, more and more new-world winemakers are coming to terms with this challenging variety. Australians have identified Geelong, the Yarra Valley and the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria as suited to premium Pinot Noir. More recently, Tasmania has shot up the ranks. Mount Mary, Farr Rising and Tolpuddle are names to seek out. New Zealand is also producing some compelling, full bodied wines. Look for regions like Martinborough, Marlborough and Central Otago.

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2015 Domaine Jean-Claude Ramonet Chassagne Montrachet La Morgeot Premier Cru Rouge

Burgundy, FRANCE
$120. 00
Bottle
$1440.00 Dozen

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Cork

Arguably the star of the village of Chassagne-Montrachet, Jean-Claude Ramonet is the third generation to have run this truly great estate; carrying on a great reputation, rather than building or re-building. Fruit from vines under 18 years old is excluded from the domaine's cuvées, and yields are severely restricted. The wines are vinified using traditional methods and then aged in oak (33% new) for 12-15 months. The Montrachet is aged in 100% new oak. There is no battonage but there is extended lees contact prior to the first racking.

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2017 Domaine Jean-Claude Ramonet Chassagne Montrachet Clos St Jean Premier Cru Rouge

Burgundy, FRANCE
$140. 00
Bottle
$1680.00 Dozen

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Cork

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The 2017 Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Clos Saint-Jean (Rouge) offers up a deeper-pitched bouquet, featuring wild plums, raspberries, rose hips, licorice and orange zest. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, supple and succulent, with a sweet core of fruit and melting tannins.
91 Points
Wine Advocate

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2015 Domaine Jean-Claude Ramonet Bourgogne Rouge

Burgundy, FRANCE
$54. 99
Bottle
$659.88 Dozen

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Cork

Arguably the star of the village of Chassagne-Montrachet, Jean-Claude Ramonet is the third generation to have run this truly great estate; carrying on a great reputation, rather than building or re-building. Fruit from vines under 18 years old is excluded from the domaine's cuvées, and yields are severely restricted. The wines are vinified using traditional methods and then aged in oak (33% new) for 12-15 months. The Montrachet is aged in 100% new oak. There is no battonage but there is extended lees contact prior to the first racking.

No Reviews Available....

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2016 Domaine Jean-Claude Ramonet Chassagne Montrachet Clos St Jean Premier Cru Rouge

Burgundy, FRANCE
$130. 00
Bottle
$1560.00 Dozen

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Cork

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The finest red in the cellar is the 2016 Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Clos Saint-Jean (Rouge), a medium-bodied, fleshy wine with good concentration, juicy acids and supple tannin that bursts with smoky plum and cherry fruit.
90 points
William Kelley - Wine Advocate

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2020 Domaine Jean-Jacques Confuron Clos-Vougeot Grand Cru

Burgundy, FRANCE
$770. 00
Bottle
$9240.00 Dozen

ABV: 14%

Closure: Cork

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This is the first wine to display any appreciable wood and even here it's subtle on the ripe and layered aromas of poached plum, cassis and pungent earth. There is excellent density to the powerful and palate staining flavors that flash a touch of bitter chocolate on the beautifully persistent finish. I would note that while this is very definitely built to repay extended cellaring, it should be reasonably approachable after only 7 to 8 years or so. Drink through 2035+.
93 points
Allen Meadows - Burghound
Tasted from barrel, unracked. An even purple, not the deepest. Thee follows a quality nose, quite perfumed with a little vanilla, seductive. Fills the mouth in dark raspberry fruit enlivened by a little whole bunch feeling (50% used) that really opens up the profile of the wine. A long harmonious finish.
94-96 points
Jasper Morris MW - Inside Burgundy

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2020 Domaine Jean-Jacques Confuron Nuits-St.-Georges Aux Boudots Premier Cru

Burgundy, FRANCE
$410. 00
Bottle
$4920.00 Dozen

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Cork

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A more elegant and notably spicier nose combines notes of red and dark berries along with an interesting hint of orange peel character. There is more refinement, if not the same concentration and power, to the medium weight flavors that possess a seductive texture and particularly so on the balanced, lingering and already nicely complex finale. Drink through 2032+.
92 points
Allen Meadows - Burghound
Assembled in tank. One third whole bunch vinification was used. Dark purple centre with a slightly lighter rim. A solid rich heady nose, partly the vintage and partly the proximity to Vosne. Intense, linear, then a little bit headier behind, and some new wood showing. The tannins are fine and plenty of juice remains. Between optimum and maximum ripeness.
92-95 points
Jasper Morris MW - Inside Burgundy

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2020 Domaine Jean-Jacques Confuron Chambolle-Musigny

Burgundy, FRANCE
$245. 00
Bottle
$2940.00 Dozen

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Cork

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Here the nose is noticeably riper yet still agreeably fresh with its array darker berries, spice and discreet floral hints, especially violet. The middleweight flavors are rich to the point of opulence thanks to the abundance of sappy dry extract that enrobes the supporting tannins on the sneaky long finish. This is a very good wine for its level though it would be fair to observe that it's not a typical Chambolle villages. Drink through 2026+.
89 points
Allen Meadows - Burghound
Tasted from barrel, unracked. As always, this is the ripest in the cellar but not too obvious at 13.8%. Concentrated deep purple. The power blocks the nose a little, then a good weight of fruit shows up behind on the palate. Darker fruit, more in the ripe cherry mode at the back of the palate, a tiny bit drier but not by much.
88-91 points
Jasper Morris MW - Inside Burgundy

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2020 Domaine Jean-Jacques Confuron Nuits-Saint-Georges Les Fleurieres

Burgundy, FRANCE
$180. 00
Bottle
$2160.00 Dozen

ABV: 14%

Closure: Cork

Other Reviews....
A restrained, cooler and slightly more elegant nose is comprised by notes of ripe red currant and a hint of forest floor character. There is even better underlying tension and fine delineation if not quite the same mid-palate density to the medium-bodied flavors that display a subtle bead of minerality on the lingering and dusty but not really austere finale. Drink through 2026+.
88 points
Allen Meadows - Burghound
Tasted from barrel, unracked. Deep rich purple. Quite a ripe nose but forthcoming and in raspberry mode, so not too much. Should freshen up with a racking. A little on the dry side behind, could perhaps use more fruit through the middle. Good length, and pure enough to finish.
88-91 points
Jasper Morris MW - Inside Burgundy

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2020 Domaine Jean-Jacques Confuron Cote de Nuits-Villages Les Vignottes

Burgundy, FRANCE
$155. 00
Bottle
$1860.00 Dozen

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Cork

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A slightly riper, and more deeply pitched, nose features a mix of both red and dark currant and more prominent earth wisps. There is again good vibrancy to the slightly more voluminous flavors that are at once punchy but succulent, all wrapped in a sour cherry-inflected finale that offers just a bit more depth and persistence. Drink through 2025+.
88 points
Allen Meadows - Burghound
Tasted from barrel, unracked. Not quite as intense a colour and the bouquet is just a little bit more open. A mix of deep raspberry and some blacker fruit. Silkier here and with good acidity. A step above the bulkier Montagne. Good long finish.
88-91 points
Jasper Morris MW - Inside Burgundy

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2020 Domaine Jean-Jacques Confuron Cote de Nuits-Villages Au Leurey

Burgundy, FRANCE
$130. 00
Bottle
$1560.00 Dozen

ABV: 13%

Closure: Cork

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Tasted from barrel, unracked. Another fine rich purple. The bouquet is the most exuberant of the three, probably the ripest. Blackberry fruit with an uplift from the acidity, but less classic than Vignotte.
87-89 points
Jasper Morris MW - Inside Burgundy

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2019 Domaine Jean-Jacques Confuron Cote de Nuits-Villages Les Vignottes

Burgundy, FRANCE
$160. 00
Bottle
$1920.00 Dozen

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Cork

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Here the nose is moderately reduced so be sure to give this some air if you're going to try a bottle young. Otherwise, there is better volume and an attractive texture to the delicious, succulent and punchy medium-bodied flavors that possess slightly better complexity and persistence on the balanced if mildly rustic finale. Drink from 2026+.
88 points
Allen Meadows - Burghound
Tasted from barrel, unracked, so rather reduced. This soon blows off. 30% whole bunch vinification. Another imperial purple and a robust but very intense bouquet. Inky depths here, this is a pretty intense wine with sucrous raspberry fruit and excellent length.
88-90 points
Jasper Morris MW - Inside Burgundy

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2019 Domaine Jean-Jacques Confuron Chambolle-Musigny

Burgundy, FRANCE
$225. 00
Bottle
$2700.00 Dozen

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Cork

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Les Condemennes ripens very quickly but now they know and pick here first. Rich purple, with a bouquet to follow suit. Sunny ripe dark fruit but less exaggerated than the 2018 last year. Stops short of raisins but will suit those who like the riper side. Fair length, slightly less acidity, but attractive, and balanced enough.
88-90 points
Jasper Morris MW - Inside Burgundy

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2019 Domaine Jean-Jacques Confuron Nuits-St.-Georges Aux Boudots Premier Cru

Burgundy, FRANCE
$399. 00
Bottle
$4788.00 Dozen

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Cork

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Initially there is a touch of reduction though some aggressive swirling progressively helps to reveal aromas of spiced plum, dark berries and a hint of underbrush. There is both better volume and density along with a more refined texture to the succulent and suave medium-bodied flavors that culminate in a serious, youthfully austere and impressively persistent finish. This is excellent and packed with upside aging potential. Drink from 2031+.
93 points
Allen Meadows - Burghound
Mid purple, with a no more intense but slightly more refined bouquet. There is a delicious sweetness of deep raspberry fruit, stretches well across the middle, very pure, which shows the class of the vineyard without quite matching the character of the Confuron Chaboeufs.
92-94 points
Jasper Morris MW - Inside Burgundy

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2019 Domaine Jean-Jacques Confuron Vosne-Romanee Les Beaux Monts Premier Cru

Burgundy, FRANCE
$450. 00
Bottle
$5400.00 Dozen

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Cork

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Medium deep purple. This has a racy quality matched by the generous fruit if the vintage, fills the glass really well, fresher at the finish. Just the bouquet needs to catch up. Some violets perhaps.
92-94 points
Jasper Morris MW - Inside Burgundy

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2019 Domaine Jean-Jacques Confuron Romanee-Saint-Vivant Grand Cru

Burgundy, FRANCE
$1999. 00
Bottle
$23988.00 Dozen

ABV: 14%

Closure: Cork

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This too flirts with reduction though once again aggressive swirling lifts it to reveal spice and floral nuances on the red and dark currant-suffused nose. There is excellent vibrancy to the super-sleek, well-detailed and utterly delicious middle weight flavors that culminate in a highly complex, classy and sneaky long finish where a touch of bitter chocolate slowly emerges. This is lovely and a wine that should age effortlessly. Drink from 2031+.
94 points
Allen Meadows - Burghound
Fine deep purple, the nose just suggests an immensity to follow, but it retains its restraint. Entirely harmonious in the mouth, with a luxurious density of fruit, and while the tannins are submerged the acidity is just present. The style is slightly more in red fruit than black, though both play their part in the ensemble. Quite a robust Romanée-St-Vivant, but plenty to look forward too.
94-97 points
Jasper Morris MW - Inside Burgundy

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2018 Domaine Jean-Jacques Confuron Cote de Nuits-Villages La Montagne

Burgundy, FRANCE
$135. 00
Bottle
$1620.00 Dozen

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Cork

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A markedly ripe nose features a mentholated top note on the earthy aromas of plum liqueur. There is better volume to the plump, round and fleshy flavors that firm up noticeably on the youthfully austere and reasonably persistent finish. I would suggest allowing this at least 2 to 3 years of cellar time first. Drink from 2025+.
88 points
Allen Meadows - Burghound
This is really perfumed and exotic with black truffle, blackberry, ripe strawberry and bark. It’s full and flavorful with velvety tannins and a long, flavorful finish. So delicious and impressive now, but even better in 2023.
93 points
Stuart Pigott - jamessuckling.com

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2018 Domaine Jean-Jacques Confuron Cote de Nuits-Villages Au Leurey

Burgundy, FRANCE
$135. 00
Bottle
$1620.00 Dozen

ABV: 13%

Closure: Cork

Other Reviews....
This is also quite firmly reduced, and I would again suggest decanting this if you're going to try a bottle young. More interesting are the slightly less concentrated but finer with delicious medium-bodied flavors that exude a subtle salinity on the more complex and persistent finale. Worth a look provided you intend to cellar it for at least a few years first so that the nose can better harmonize. Drink from 2025+.
89 points
Allen Meadows - Burghound
2018 is their third vintage since recuperating three ouvrées of old vines, originally in a poor state. Dense rich purple colour. Intense nose suggesting firm structure. Still very primary fruit notes, reminiscent of summer pudding with attendant good acidity. Firm style.
86-88 points
Jasper Morris MW - Inside Burgundy

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2018 Domaine Jean-Jacques Confuron Nuits-Saint-Georges Les Fleurieres

Burgundy, FRANCE
$175. 00
Bottle
$2100.00 Dozen

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Cork

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Once again, the nose is firmly reduced and in need of aeration. There is good verve and detail to the lighter weight (though not dilute) flavors that possess good flavor authority while delivering reasonably good length on the moderately rustic finale. Note that my rating assumes that the nose will gradually clean up with aging. Drink from 2026+.
88 points
Allen Meadows - Burghound
Rich purple colour. Like Les Vignottes, this is in a rich style if dark fruit, with a thread of fresh acidity running through the middles adding a cranberry note.
87-89 points
Jasper Morris MW - Inside Burgundy

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2018 Domaine Jean-Jacques Confuron Chambolle-Musigny

Burgundy, FRANCE
$210. 00
Bottle
$2520.00 Dozen

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Cork

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Here too there is enough reduction present to warrant a thorough aeration. The more finely textured flavors possess better detail and mid-palate density, all wrapped in a stony and very firmly structured finish that flirts with rusticity. As the description suggests, this is somewhat awkward today though there is so much underlying material that this should ultimately come together. Drink from 2029+.
89 points
Allen Meadows - Burghound
From several plots, notably Condemenes supported by Pas de Chat and Derrière le Four. Rich purple centre with lighter rim. Very slight reduction on the nose. This is a bit cooked fruit in style, but still remains enough freshness to survive. Succulent but perhaps not fine and on the edge of volatility.
85-87 points
Jasper Morris MW - Inside Burgundy

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2018 Domaine Jean-Jacques Confuron Nuits-St.-Georges Les Chaboeufs Premier Cru

Burgundy, FRANCE
$360. 00
Bottle
$4320.00 Dozen

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Cork

Other Reviews....
Reduction dominates the nose at present. Otherwise there is both good underlying tension and definition to the muscular middle weight plus flavors that flash evident power on the moderately firm and rustic finale. This is very Nuits in character and should age accordingly. Drink from 2031+.
91 points
Allen Meadows - Burghound
Half old and half young vines, with 7 new barrels out of 10. Fine deep red to purple colour here with an explosive but balanced nose. Not as lush as some cuvees, retaining excellent balance and complex aromatics of dark red fruit, grenadine, slightly blacker fruit on the palate, grainy but ripe tannins, great balance between muscle and finesse. The young vines help the balance here. This could yet grow into a fifth star.
93-95 points
Jasper Morris MW - Inside Burgundy

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2018 Domaine Jean-Jacques Confuron Chambolle-Musigny Premier Cru

Burgundy, FRANCE
$399. 00
Bottle
$4788.00 Dozen

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Cork

Other Reviews....
Here too there is enough reduction at present to mask the underlying fruit so I would again recommend a thorough aeration if you're not planning to cellar this. Much more interesting are the much finer medium weight flavors that are at once lilting but serious, all wrapped in a compact finish that really tightens up as it sits on the palate. This is attractive in its fashion though I wouldn't describe it as especially Chambollesque. Drink from 2031+.
91 points
Allen Meadows - Burghound
Mostly from Chatelots with a touch of Feusselottes, enough for 5 barrels in a good year. Intense purple with very primary fruit. Red and black fruit flavours are vying with each other, there is good acidity behind, with a little touch of reduction. Needs longer to integrate.
90-93 points
Jasper Morris MW - Inside Burgundy

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2018 Domaine Jean-Jacques Confuron Nuits-St.-Georges Aux Boudots Premier Cru

Burgundy, FRANCE
$399. 00
Bottle
$4788.00 Dozen

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Cork

Other Reviews....
A broad-ranging and seductively spicy nose features markedly ripe notes of plum, dark raspberry, earth and floral wisps, especially violet. The delicious and appealingly vibrant medium-bodied flavors possess a relatively refined palate impression before terminating in a dusty, youthfully austere and quite firmly structured finale. This will very definitely require extended patience. Drink from 2034+.
92 points
Allen Meadows - Burghound
Made from old vines with 4 new barrels out of 6.5. Intense purple. The proximity of Vosne-Romanée shows, this is pure, very intense, almost linear still some red fruit keeping the blacker notes fresh. There is currently a slightly hard dry finish which should soften with more time in barrel.
90-94 points
Jasper Morris MW - Inside Burgundy

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2018 Domaine Jean-Jacques Confuron Vosne-Romanee Les Beaux Monts Premier Cru

Burgundy, FRANCE
$450. 00
Bottle
$5400.00 Dozen

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Cork

Other Reviews....
An extravagantly spicy and subtly perfumed nose is comprised by notes of various dark berries and exotic Asian-style tea. The rich but sleekly textured medium-bodied flavors possess plenty of dry extract that buffers the moderately firm tannic spine on the minerally and powerful finish. This is a relatively big VRBM that is built-to-age. Drink from 2031+.
92 points
Allen Meadows - Burghound
Brisk bright purple, displaying a heady nose, with a bit of blackberry, but not lacking freshness. Intense up front but continues through to the back, some red raspberry in the mix, middleweight with a touch of elegance, which will please Confuron doubters.
93-95 points
Jasper Morris MW - Inside Burgundy

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2019 Domaine Jean-Marc et Thomas Bouley Volnay

Burgundy, FRANCE
$165. 00
Bottle
$1980.00 Dozen

ABV: 13%

Closure: Cork

Thomas Bouley is very much the insiders secret, more famous with his fellow vignerons than with collectors chasing the next 'superstar' seen on social media. That Thomas resists putting his name on the front label of his wines (preferring to keep his father's) is typical of his humble and low key approach. Based in Volnay may also add to his relative anonymity, however we suspect this is changing rapidly as word gets out of just how spectacular his wines are, and of the continual improvement seen since he began working with his father in the early 2000's.
Meticulous attention to detail in both the vineyard and winery are notable here, and key to why Thomas is so highly regarded by his peers. Yields are moderate, and in the cellar whole cluster ferments are used more with his clay rich sites (Pommard Fremiers, Volnay Clos des Chenes), while those with thin white soils (Pommard Rugiens-Hauts, Volnay Caillerets) are largely destemmed. New oak use is minimal, and each wine spend two winters on fine lees before bottling.
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Aromas of raspberries and plums mingled with hints of orange rind, sweet spices and forest floor introduce Bouley's 2019 Volnay Village, a medium to full-bodied, supple and seamless wine that's lively and penetrating, concluding with a long, saline finish. As I've written before, this cuvée blends the rich, clay soils of lieux-dits Poisots, Famines and Cros Martin with the thinner, whiter soils of Ez Blanches above the Clos de Chênes; but in 2019, the wine's tone is set by Ez Blanches, even if it only amounts to one-third of the blend. Drink 2025 - 2045.
91 points
William Kelley - Wine Advocate (Jan 2022)
The 2019 Volnay Village has wonderful precision on the nose with red berry fruit and light undergrowth scents. The palate is clean and precise, quite Pommard like in terms of structure, fanning out nicely and with confidence on the finish. Very fine. Drink 2024-2038.
90 points
Neal Martin - Vinous

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2019 Domaine Jean-Marc et Thomas Bouley Volnay Vieilles Vignes

Burgundy, FRANCE
$199. 00
Bottle
$2388.00 Dozen

ABV: 13%

Closure: Cork

Thomas Bouley is very much the insiders secret, more famous with his fellow vignerons than with collectors chasing the next 'superstar' seen on social media. That Thomas resists putting his name on the front label of his wines (preferring to keep his father's) is typical of his humble and low key approach. Based in Volnay may also add to his relative anonymity, however we suspect this is changing rapidly as word gets out of just how spectacular his wines are, and of the continual improvement seen since he began working with his father in the early 2000's.
Meticulous attention to detail in both the vineyard and winery are notable here, and key to why Thomas is so highly regarded by his peers. Yields are moderate, and in the cellar whole cluster ferments are used more with his clay rich sites (Pommard Fremiers, Volnay Clos des Chenes), while those with thin white soils (Pommard Rugiens-Hauts, Volnay Caillerets) are largely destemmed. New oak use is minimal, and each wine spend two winters on fine lees before bottling.
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Deeper pitched than the more ethereal Clos de la Cave, Bouley's 2019 Volnay Vieilles Vignes exhibits aromas of plums and dark berries mingled with raw cocoa and sweet spices. It's medium to full-bodied, deep and velvety, and it's denser and richer than the other communal appellations in the cellar, with an elegantly muscular profile and a long, resonant finish. Drink 2027 - 2055.
92 points
William Kelley - Wine Advocate (Jan 2022)

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2019 Domaine Jean-Marc et Thomas Bouley Volnay Les Caillerets Premier Cru

Burgundy, FRANCE
$330. 00
Bottle
$3960.00 Dozen

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Cork

Thomas Bouley is very much the insiders secret, more famous with his fellow vignerons than with collectors chasing the next 'superstar' seen on social media. That Thomas resists putting his name on the front label of his wines (preferring to keep his father's) is typical of his humble and low key approach. Based in Volnay may also add to his relative anonymity, however we suspect this is changing rapidly as word gets out of just how spectacular his wines are, and of the continual improvement seen since he began working with his father in the early 2000's.
Meticulous attention to detail in both the vineyard and winery are notable here, and key to why Thomas is so highly regarded by his peers. Yields are moderate, and in the cellar whole cluster ferments are used more with his clay rich sites (Pommard Fremiers, Volnay Clos des Chenes), while those with thin white soils (Pommard Rugiens-Hauts, Volnay Caillerets) are largely destemmed. New oak use is minimal, and each wine spend two winters on fine lees before bottling.
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The 2019 Volnay 1er Cru Les Caillerets wafts from the glass with aromas of red berries, plums, rose petals, sweet spices, forest floor and savory bass notes. Medium to full-bodied, velvety and seamless, it's supple and sensual, with fine, melting tannins and lively acids. It's one of the most elegant, ethereal wines in the range. Drink 2025 - 2057.
94 points
William Kelley - Wine Advocate (Jan 2022)

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2019 Domaine Jean-Marc et Thomas Bouley Volnay Clos des Chenes Premier Cru

Burgundy, FRANCE
$330. 00
Bottle
$3960.00 Dozen

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Cork

Thomas Bouley is very much the insiders secret, more famous with his fellow vignerons than with collectors chasing the next 'superstar' seen on social media. That Thomas resists putting his name on the front label of his wines (preferring to keep his father's) is typical of his humble and low key approach. Based in Volnay may also add to his relative anonymity, however we suspect this is changing rapidly as word gets out of just how spectacular his wines are, and of the continual improvement seen since he began working with his father in the early 2000's.
Meticulous attention to detail in both the vineyard and winery are notable here, and key to why Thomas is so highly regarded by his peers. Yields are moderate, and in the cellar whole cluster ferments are used more with his clay rich sites (Pommard Fremiers, Volnay Clos des Chenes), while those with thin white soils (Pommard Rugiens-Hauts, Volnay Caillerets) are largely destemmed. New oak use is minimal, and each wine spend two winters on fine lees before bottling.
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The 2019 Volnay 1er Cru Clos des Chênes has turned out especially well. Unwinding in the glass with aromas of raspberries, pomegranate, sweet spices, licorice and rose petals, it's full-bodied, layered and concentrated, its velvety attack segueing into a deep and voluminous core of fruit that's framed by lively acids and unusually refined tannins for this site. This is one of the most elegant and compelling Clos des Chêne that Bouley has produced to date. Drink 2029 - 2060.
95 points
William Kelley - Wine Advocate (Jan 2022)
The 2019 Volnay Clos des Chênes 1er Cru offers darker fruit on the nose compared to Bouley's other cuvées, touches of blackberry, wilted rose petals and crushed stone. The terroir really shines through. The palate is framed by filigree tannins that impart a silky texture, almost languorous on the finish that lingers. A sensual offering. Drink 2024-2048.
93 points
Neal Martin - Vinous

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- 91
- 91
2019 Domaine Jean-Marc et Thomas Bouley Pommard

Burgundy, FRANCE
$155. 00
Bottle
$1860.00 Dozen

ABV: 13%

Closure: Cork

Thomas Bouley is very much the insiders secret, more famous with his fellow vignerons than with collectors chasing the next 'superstar' seen on social media. That Thomas resists putting his name on the front label of his wines (preferring to keep his father's) is typical of his humble and low key approach. Based in Volnay may also add to his relative anonymity, however we suspect this is changing rapidly as word gets out of just how spectacular his wines are, and of the continual improvement seen since he began working with his father in the early 2000's.
Meticulous attention to detail in both the vineyard and winery are notable here, and key to why Thomas is so highly regarded by his peers. Yields are moderate, and in the cellar whole cluster ferments are used more with his clay rich sites (Pommard Fremiers, Volnay Clos des Chenes), while those with thin white soils (Pommard Rugiens-Hauts, Volnay Caillerets) are largely destemmed. New oak use is minimal, and each wine spend two winters on fine lees before bottling.
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The 2019 Pommard Village is terrific, unfurling in the glass with aromas of cherries, raspberries, rose petals and sweet spices. Medium to full-bodied, concentrated and chalky, it's the most tightly wound, incisive communal appellation in the cellar, concluding with a long, saline finish. As usual, it mostly derives from the cool, northeasterly exposures of the windy lieu-dit of Valmuriens, where the soils are rich in active calcium. Forget it for a decade and then reap the rewards. Drink 2029 - 2055.
91+ points
William Kelley - Wine Advocate (Jan 2022)
The 2019 Pommard Village has a fragrant nose with dark berry fruit mixed with Earl Grey and undergrowth notes emerging with aeration. The palate is beautifully-defined with fine depth for a Village Cru, slightly chalky tannins and a precise, quite persistent finish. I would afford this 3-4 years in bottle before broaching. Drink 2024-2045.
91 points
Neal Martin - Vinous

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2019 Domaine Jean-Marc et Thomas Bouley Pommard Les Rugiens-Hauts Premier Cru

Burgundy, FRANCE
$420. 00
Bottle
$5040.00 Dozen

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Cork

Thomas Bouley is very much the insiders secret, more famous with his fellow vignerons than with collectors chasing the next 'superstar' seen on social media. That Thomas resists putting his name on the front label of his wines (preferring to keep his father's) is typical of his humble and low key approach. Based in Volnay may also add to his relative anonymity, however we suspect this is changing rapidly as word gets out of just how spectacular his wines are, and of the continual improvement seen since he began working with his father in the early 2000's.
Meticulous attention to detail in both the vineyard and winery are notable here, and key to why Thomas is so highly regarded by his peers. Yields are moderate, and in the cellar whole cluster ferments are used more with his clay rich sites (Pommard Fremiers, Volnay Clos des Chenes), while those with thin white soils (Pommard Rugiens-Hauts, Volnay Caillerets) are largely destemmed. New oak use is minimal, and each wine spend two winters on fine lees before bottling.
Other Reviews....
Entirely destemmed, Bouley's 2019 Pommard 1er Cru Les Rugiens mingles aromas of sweet red berries and plums with notions of rose petals, blood orange, exotic spices and forest floor. Medium to full-bodied, velvety and sensual, it's elegant and seamless, with a deep and layered core of fruit, lively acids and melting tannins, concluding with a long and perfumed finish. Drink 2029 - 2065.
96 points
William Kelley - Wine Advocate (Jan 2022)

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2018 Domaine Jean-Marc et Thomas Bouley Pommard Les Rugiens Premier Cru

Burgundy, FRANCE
$420. 00
Bottle
$5040.00 Dozen

ABV: 14.1%

Closure: Cork

Thomas Bouley is very much the insiders secret, more famous with his fellow vignerons than with collectors chasing the next 'superstar' seen on social media. That Thomas resists putting his name on the front label of his wines (preferring to keep his father's) is typical of his humble and low key approach. Based in Volnay may also add to his relative anonymity, however we suspect this is changing rapidly as word gets out of just how spectacular his wines are, and of the continual improvement seen since he began working with his father in the early 2000's.
Meticulous attention to detail in both the vineyard and winery are notable here, and key to why Thomas is so highly regarded by his peers. Yields are moderate, and in the cellar whole cluster ferments are used more with his clay rich sites (Pommard Fremiers, Volnay Clos des Chenes), while those with thin white soils (Pommard Rugiens-Hauts, Volnay Caillerets) are largely destemmed. New oak use is minimal, and each wine spend two winters on fine lees before bottling.
Other Reviews....
A firmly reduced nose does not allow any nuance to be appreciated. More interesting are the racy and almost painfully intense tautly muscular flavors that possess plenty of minerality that imparts a refreshing salinity on the linear, austere, compact and tightly wound finish. This excellent effort is a 'buy and forget you own it' wine that should age gracefully for years. Drink 2035+.
91-94 points
Allen Meadows - Burghound
The 2018 Pommard 1er Cru Les Rugiens has also turned out very well indeed, mingling aromas of cherries and red berries with hints of licorice, forest floor and rose petals. Medium to full-bodied, bright and precise, it's mineral and fine-boned, reflecting its origins in the thinner, calcareous soils of Rugiens-Hauts that have little in common with the iron-rich clays of Rugiens-Bas. Long and penetrating, it's beautifully refined. Drink 2026 - 2055.
94+ points
William Kelley - Wine Advocate (Sep 2021)
The 2018 Pommard Les Rugiens 1er Cru comes from the lieu-dit of Rugiens-Haut, on shallow soils. This is 100% de-stemmed. It has a light, airy bouquet of fragrant cranberry and raspberry aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, quite dark fruit and a markedly saline, focused finish. Moderate length, but there is good energy here. Drink 2022 - 2038.
91-93 points
Neal Martin - Vinous
Northern part just before it switches to ENE. Fair depth of colour, more red than purple. Complex nose, there is a lot going on here. More red than black, complex too on the palate now with some darker notes, keeps changing, ripe but vibrating. Dense and quite classy.
92-95 points
Jasper Morris - Inside Burgundy

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2018 Domaine Jean-Marc et Thomas Bouley Pommard Les Fremiers Premier Cru

Burgundy, FRANCE
$315. 00
Bottle
$3780.00 Dozen

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Cork

Thomas Bouley is very much the insiders secret, more famous with his fellow vignerons than with collectors chasing the next 'superstar' seen on social media. That Thomas resists putting his name on the front label of his wines (preferring to keep his father's) is typical of his humble and low key approach. Based in Volnay may also add to his relative anonymity, however we suspect this is changing rapidly as word gets out of just how spectacular his wines are, and of the continual improvement seen since he began working with his father in the early 2000's.
Meticulous attention to detail in both the vineyard and winery are notable here, and key to why Thomas is so highly regarded by his peers. Yields are moderate, and in the cellar whole cluster ferments are used more with his clay rich sites (Pommard Fremiers, Volnay Clos des Chenes), while those with thin white soils (Pommard Rugiens-Hauts, Volnay Caillerets) are largely destemmed. New oak use is minimal, and each wine spend two winters on fine lees before bottling.
Other Reviews....
Ripe, fresh and appealingly layered aromas of various red and black raspberry, spice and earth give way to focused, intense and concentrated big-bodied flavors display impressive power and persistence on the youthfully austere finale. This too is clearly constructed for the long-term, so patience is definitely advised. Drink 2033+.
91-93 points
Allen Meadows - Burghound
Rich and gourmand, the 2018 Pommard 1er Cru Les Fremiers has gained in aromatic range since I tasted it last year, mingling aromas of wild berries and plums with hints of peonies, musk, blood orange and exotic spices. Full-bodied, layered and muscular, its velvety tannins are entirely concealed in a lavish core of fruit that's girdled by lively acids. Concluding with a long, perfumed finish, it continues to be immensely promising. Drink 2028 - 2055.
95 points
William Kelley - Wine Advocate (Sep 2021)
The 2018 Pommard les Fremiers 1er Cru is located just below the lieu-dit of Les Rugiens-Bas at the bottom part of the slope, on red soils. Its 43-year-old vines tend to produce small bunches. It has a well-defined bouquet with red berry fruit, dark chocolate and truffle aromas emerging from the glass. The palate is very well balanced with fine-grained, quite rigid tannins at the moment, in keeping with the Pommard style. Excellent freshness here, and a precise finish. Superb. Drink 2022 - 2035.
91-93 points
Neal Martin - Vinous
Just below Rugiens-bas. Light red soil. Medium deep crimson in colour, with quite a lifted nose, some whole bunch I think - 50% stems it turns out. Deep dark cherries, prettily perfumed, helps provide energy all the way through. Fine long finish. Interestingly, the stems take away the Pommard and leave the Fremiers!
91-94 points
Jasper Morris - Inside Burgundy

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2018 Domaine Jean-Marc et Thomas Bouley Volnay Clos des Chenes Premier Cru

Burgundy, FRANCE
$330. 00
Bottle
$3960.00 Dozen

ABV: 14.1%

Closure: Cork

Thomas Bouley is very much the insiders secret, more famous with his fellow vignerons than with collectors chasing the next 'superstar' seen on social media. That Thomas resists putting his name on the front label of his wines (preferring to keep his father's) is typical of his humble and low key approach. Based in Volnay may also add to his relative anonymity, however we suspect this is changing rapidly as word gets out of just how spectacular his wines are, and of the continual improvement seen since he began working with his father in the early 2000's.
Meticulous attention to detail in both the vineyard and winery are notable here, and key to why Thomas is so highly regarded by his peers. Yields are moderate, and in the cellar whole cluster ferments are used more with his clay rich sites (Pommard Fremiers, Volnay Clos des Chenes), while those with thin white soils (Pommard Rugiens-Hauts, Volnay Caillerets) are largely destemmed. New oak use is minimal, and each wine spend two winters on fine lees before bottling.
Other Reviews....
Ripe yet appealingly cool aromas are comprised by notes of red and dark raspberry, plum and violet. The impressively rich, powerful and muscular large-scaled flavors display evident minerality on the robust, serious and long finish. This is a classic Clos des Chênes that is built to reward long-term cellaring. Drink 2033+.
91-93 points
Allen Meadows - Burghound
The 2018 Volnay 1er Cru Clos des Chênes is showing well, unwinding in the glass with aromas of wild berries, plums, dark chocolate, potpourri and rich soil tones. Medium to full-bodied, layered and muscular, with a deep, tightly wound core that's built around succulent acids and fine, powdery tannins, this will reward a decade's patience. Drink 2028 - 2055.
93+ points
William Kelley - Wine Advocate (Sep 2021)
The 2018 Volnay Clos des Chênes 1er Cru comes from 45- to 65-year-old vines in a more exposed location than the Les Carelles, at 300m altitude. This year it includes 40% whole cluster. It has more complexity and precision on the nose by comparison with the Les Carelles, featuring lovely raspberry and wild strawberry fruit laced with crushed stone aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins. A finely tuned, precise Volnay with superb precision on the finish. This comes highly recommended. Drink 2022 - 2045.
92-94 points
Neal Martin - Vinous
Dense purple centre. A high-class nose, albeit quite discreet at first. Thomas felt that his Clos des Chênes used to be on the massive side before he tamed it with some whole bunch vinification. This has the most significant volume of fruit of all in the cellar, dark with the beginnings of some chocolate. Slightly dry tannins here but the fruit should win.
91-93 points
Jasper Morris - Inside Burgundy

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2018 Domaine Jean-Marc et Thomas Bouley Volnay Les Caillerets Premier Cru

Burgundy, FRANCE
$299. 00
Bottle
$3588.00 Dozen

ABV: 13%

Closure: Cork

Thomas Bouley is very much the insiders secret, more famous with his fellow vignerons than with collectors chasing the next 'superstar' seen on social media. That Thomas resists putting his name on the front label of his wines (preferring to keep his father's) is typical of his humble and low key approach. Based in Volnay may also add to his relative anonymity, however we suspect this is changing rapidly as word gets out of just how spectacular his wines are, and of the continual improvement seen since he began working with his father in the early 2000's.
Meticulous attention to detail in both the vineyard and winery are notable here, and key to why Thomas is so highly regarded by his peers. Yields are moderate, and in the cellar whole cluster ferments are used more with his clay rich sites (Pommard Fremiers, Volnay Clos des Chenes), while those with thin white soils (Pommard Rugiens-Hauts, Volnay Caillerets) are largely destemmed. New oak use is minimal, and each wine spend two winters on fine lees before bottling.
Other Reviews....
Spicy purple fruit aromas are set off by pretty floral nuances that include both violet and rose petal. The more refined middle weight flavors possess excellent cut and drive that carries over to the beautifully refined finish that exhibits excellent length. This almost painfully intense effort is even firmer and clearly in need of time but it's already impressive in the way that the finish really fans out as it sits on the palate. In a word, classy. Drink 2030+.
90-93 points
Allen Meadows - Burghound
Wafting from the glass with lovely aromas of peonies, wild berries, coniferous forest floor and raw cocoa, Bouley's 2018 Volnay 1er Cru Les Caillerets is medium to full-bodied, bright and perfumed, with a sumptuous attack, melting tannins and lively acids, concluding with a pure, mineral finish. Surpassing its performance from barrel, this has turned out especially well. Drink 2026 - 2050.
94 points
William Kelley - Wine Advocate (Sep 2021)
The 2018 Volnay Les Caillerets 1er Cru has an understated bouquet, especially for this appellation, featuring well-defined red berry, briar and light sous-bois aromas. It feels like there is some whole bunch here, but in fact there is nary a stem. The palate is framed by fine tannins and superb mineralité. Very focused, with a supple orange-peel-infused finish that fans out wonderfully. One of Thomas Bouley’s best wines. Drink 2022 - 2038.
91-93 points
Neal Martin - Vinous
The first of the Volnays to be picked. Clear bright colour with a classy nose that suggests this great vineyard has resisted the heat. Liquid raspberries on the palate, nicely balanced tannins, just enough acidity, long and fine. Only 15 year old vines but they have held up very well.
91-94 points
Jasper Morris - Inside Burgundy

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2015 Domaine Jean-Marc et Thomas Bouley Volnay

Burgundy, FRANCE
$110. 00
Bottle
$1320.00 Dozen

Cellar: 6 - 8 Years (2024-2026)

ABV: 13%

Closure: Cork

Thomas Bouley is very much the insiders secret, more famous with his fellow vignerons than with collectors chasing the next 'superstar' seen on social media. That Thomas resists putting his name on the front label of his wines (preferring to keep his father's) is typical of his humble and low key approach. Based in Volnay may also add to his relative anonymity, however we suspect this is changing rapidly as word gets out of just how spectacular his wines are, and of the continual improvement seen since he began working with his father in the early 2000's.
Meticulous attention to detail in both the vineyard and winery are notable here, and key to why Thomas is so highly regarded by his peers. Yields are moderate, and in the cellar whole cluster ferments are used more with his clay rich sites (Pommard Fremiers, Volnay Clos des Chenes), while those with thin white soils (Pommard Rugiens-Hauts, Volnay Caillerets) are largely destemmed. New oak use is minimal, and each wine spend two winters on fine lees before bottling.
Deep bright dark red colour with black tinged edges and a dark red hue. Violet tinged aromas of crushed red cherries and ripe strawberries meld into hints of anise, earthy forest floor characters, lightly toasted cedar and spicy herbs. Bright juicy ripe cherry, inky raspberry and traces of anise meld into scorched earth, dried herb and spicy cedar nuances. Dry, tightly knit finish with slightly chewy tannins and vibrant youthful acidity. Excellent length with an aftertaste of ripe cherries, inky raspberries, scorched earth, dried herbs and spicy cedar.
Cellar 6-8 years.
Alc. 13%

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2020 Domaine Jean-Marc et Thomas Bouley Volnay Vieilles Vignes

Burgundy, FRANCE
$255. 00
Bottle
$3060.00 Dozen

ABV: 14.2%

Closure: Cork

Thomas Bouley is very much the insiders secret, more famous with his fellow vignerons than with collectors chasing the next 'superstar' seen on social media. That Thomas resists putting his name on the front label of his wines (preferring to keep his father's) is typical of his humble and low key approach. Based in Volnay may also add to his relative anonymity, however we suspect this is changing rapidly as word gets out of just how spectacular his wines are, and of the continual improvement seen since he began working with his father in the early 2000's.
Meticulous attention to detail in both the vineyard and winery are notable here, and key to why Thomas is so highly regarded by his peers. Yields are moderate, and in the cellar whole cluster ferments are used more with his clay rich sites (Pommard Fremiers, Volnay Clos des Chenes), while those with thin white soils (Pommard Rugiens-Hauts, Volnay Caillerets) are largely destemmed. New oak use is minimal, and each wine spend two winters on fine lees before bottling.
Other Reviews....
Powerful and muscular, the 2020 Volnay Vieilles Vignes is richer than the ethereal Clos de la Cave, offering up aromas of sweet cherries, plum compote, licorice and spices. Full-bodied, layered and enveloping, it's broad shouldered and fleshy, with lively acids and a long, expansive finish. Drink 2030 - 2050.
92 points
William Kelley - Wine Advocate (Feb 01, 2023)

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2020 Domaine Jean-Marc et Thomas Bouley Volnay Les Caillerets Premier Cru

Burgundy, FRANCE
$499. 00
Bottle
$5988.00 Dozen

ABV: 13.7%

Closure: Cork

Thomas Bouley is very much the insiders secret, more famous with his fellow vignerons than with collectors chasing the next 'superstar' seen on social media. That Thomas resists putting his name on the front label of his wines (preferring to keep his father's) is typical of his humble and low key approach. Based in Volnay may also add to his relative anonymity, however we suspect this is changing rapidly as word gets out of just how spectacular his wines are, and of the continual improvement seen since he began working with his father in the early 2000's.
Meticulous attention to detail in both the vineyard and winery are notable here, and key to why Thomas is so highly regarded by his peers. Yields are moderate, and in the cellar whole cluster ferments are used more with his clay rich sites (Pommard Fremiers, Volnay Clos des Chenes), while those with thin white soils (Pommard Rugiens-Hauts, Volnay Caillerets) are largely destemmed. New oak use is minimal, and each wine spend two winters on fine lees before bottling.
Other Reviews....
The 2020 Volnay 1er Cru Les Caillerets has turned out beautifully, unwinding in the glass with aromas of dark berries, licorice, rose petals, spices and forest floor. Medium to full-bodied, ample and satiny, it's seamless and complete, with beautifully refined tannins, racy acids and a long, saline finish. Drink 2025 - 2050.
94 points
William Kelley - Wine Advocate (Feb 01, 2023)

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2020 Domaine Jean-Marc et Thomas Bouley Volnay Clos des Chenes Premier Cru

Burgundy, FRANCE
$499. 00
Bottle
$5988.00 Dozen

ABV: 14.2%

Closure: Cork

Thomas Bouley is very much the insiders secret, more famous with his fellow vignerons than with collectors chasing the next 'superstar' seen on social media. That Thomas resists putting his name on the front label of his wines (preferring to keep his father's) is typical of his humble and low key approach. Based in Volnay may also add to his relative anonymity, however we suspect this is changing rapidly as word gets out of just how spectacular his wines are, and of the continual improvement seen since he began working with his father in the early 2000's.
Meticulous attention to detail in both the vineyard and winery are notable here, and key to why Thomas is so highly regarded by his peers. Yields are moderate, and in the cellar whole cluster ferments are used more with his clay rich sites (Pommard Fremiers, Volnay Clos des Chenes), while those with thin white soils (Pommard Rugiens-Hauts, Volnay Caillerets) are largely destemmed. New oak use is minimal, and each wine spend two winters on fine lees before bottling.
Other Reviews....
Aromas of wild berries, dark chocolate, sweet spices, licorice and rose petals preface the 2020 Volnay 1er Cru Clos des Chênes, a full-bodied, ample and layered wine that's rich, powerful and gourmand, with a ripe core of fruit, powdery tannins and succulent balancing acids. It's a compelling success, but it will reward some bottle age. Drink 2030 - 2055.
94+ points
William Kelley - Wine Advocate (Feb 01, 2023)

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2019 Domaine Louis Boillot Gevrey-Chambertin Champonnet Premier Cru

Burgundy, FRANCE
$265. 00
Bottle
$3180.00 Dozen

ABV: 13%

Closure: Cork

Other Reviews....
A pure and airy combination is composed by notes of essence of red cherry along with those of earth, pepper and a hint of the sauvage. There is both excellent richness and underlying tension to the tautly muscular flavors that flash good power and a bracing salinity on the impressively persistent finish where the only nit is a hint of warmth. This is also quite good and worthy of interest. Drink from 2031+.
91-93 points
Allen Meadows - Burghound
The 2019 Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Champonnet unfurls in the glass with aromas of red berries and plums mingled with notions of raw cocoa, licorice and spices. Medium to full-bodied, velvety and refined, with fine, powdery tannins and a long, perfumed finish, it will reward some bottle age. Drink 2025 - 2050.
92+ points
William Kelley - Wine Advocate (Jan 2022)
The 2019 Gevrey-Chambertin Champonnets 1er Cru, which sees no new oak, is very delineated on the nose of intense blackberry and wild strawberry fruit, demonstrating fine mineralité at this early stage. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, fleshy on the entry and offering a mixture of red and black fruit laced with truffle and white pepper notes; very cohesive. This feels long and tender in the mouth. Excellent. Drink 2023-2038.
91-93 points
Neal Martin - Vinous
Rich concentrated purple, offering a heady nose, floral, peonies, lifted deep red fruit. A wealth of dense dark red fruit appears in the mouth, with some tannins behind, just enough to maintain the structure. Very well balanced.
91-94 points
Jasper Morris MW - Inside Burgundy

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2019 Domaine Louis Boillot Volnay les Caillerets Premier Cru

Burgundy, FRANCE
$299. 00
Bottle
$3588.00 Dozen

ABV: 13%

Closure: Cork

Other Reviews....
A much spicier combination is built from notes of both red and dark currant with lovely violet, lavender and rose petal nuances. As is always the case, the mouthfeel of the medium-bodied flavors is notably finer with excellent detail that also characterizes the surprisingly powerful but balanced and wonderfully long finale. This overtly stony effort is really quite classy and a wine that should age gracefully for years. Drink from 2031+.
91-93 points
Allen Meadows - Burghound
One of the most elegant, ethereal wines in the cellar is the 2019 Volnay 1er Cru Les Caillerets, a single-barrel cuvée that wafts from the glass with scents of rose petals, orange rind, sweet red berries and forest floor. Medium to full-bodied, velvety and perfumed, with melting tannins and succulent acids, it will offer a broad drinking window. Drink 2025 - 2050.
93 points
William Kelley - Wine Advocate (Jan 2022)
The 2019 Volnay Les Caillerets 1er Cru felt comparatively closed following after the Les Brouillards, offering aromas of tightly wound, earthy black fruit mixed with autumn leaves. The palate is medium-bodied with fine grip on the entry. This is a structured, burly Les Caillerets, although it needs a little more precision and tension on the finish, which feels slightly blunt at the moment. Drink 2023-2033.
89-91 points
Neal Martin - Vinous
Pale to mid purple, the bouquet is very lively, delivering a powerful floral touch on top of high-quality deep raspberry fruit, which follows on the palate and stretches through superbly to the finish, beautifully balanced with pinpoint acidity, minerality even.
93-95 points
Jasper Morris MW - Inside Burgundy

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2019 Domaine Louis Boillot Gevrey-Chambertin Cherbaudes Premier Cru

Burgundy, FRANCE
$320. 00
Bottle
$3840.00 Dozen

ABV: 13%

Closure: Cork

Other Reviews....
A more elegant array of red currant, spice and a lovely range of floral elements serves as a lovely introduction to the sleeker and more refined medium weight flavors that possess an appealing sense of underlying tension while delivering outstanding length on the balanced finale. This youthfully austere effort is quite firm though the supporting tannins are relatively fine-grained. This too is worthy of your interest. Drink from 2031+.
91-93 points
Allen Meadows - Burghound
The king of the cellar is the 2019 Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Cherbaudes, a striking wine from vines planted more than 100 years ago. Unwinding in the glass with a complex bouquet of cherries, cassis and wild berries mingled with hints of black truffle, rose petals and warm spices, it's medium to full-bodied, deep and concentrated, its chassis of ripe, powdery tannin entirely concealed by an ample core of fruit. Seamless and complete, it concludes with a long, expansive finish. Drink 2027 - 2060.
95 points
William Kelley - Wine Advocate (Jan 2022)
The 2019 Gevrey-Chambertin Les Cherbaudes 1er Cru sees no new oak. The clean nose is more precise and mineral-driven than the Champonnets, extremely well focused and brimming with energy. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grained tannins, a superb line of acidity and a very harmonious, tender finish. This is classy and just plain delicious. Drink 2023-2040.
92-94 points
Neal Martin - Vinous
Rich deep crimson-purple, the nose suggesting whole bunch vinification to me, which they do not use, intriguing. This is a powerful beast from ancient vines, almost a touch of heat, very powerful stuff.
92-94 points
Jasper Morris MW - Inside Burgundy

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2019 Domaine Louis Boillot Chambolle-Musigny

Burgundy, FRANCE
$199. 00
Bottle
$2388.00 Dozen

ABV: 13%

Closure: Cork

Other Reviews....
Firm reduction renders the nose impossible to assess. While there is good energy and detail to the middle weight flavors, the clipped and short finish is rendered equally tough to read by the abundant gas. I suspect that this will be fine once it's cleaned up, but my projected range is necessarily somewhat provisional. Drink from 2026+.
87-90 points
Allen Meadows - Burghound
Pretty and perfumed, the 2019 Chambolle-Musigny Village opens in the glass with notes of cherries, raspberries, rose petals and spices, framed by a deft touch of new oak. Medium to full-bodied, layered and velvety, with a lively core of fruit and refined tannins, it concludes with a long, floral finish. As I've written before, this bottling is largely derived from the lieu-dit Beaux Bruns, part of which is only entitled to the communal appellation—supplemented by some fruit from lieu-dit Derrière la Four. Drink 2025 - 2045.
90 points
William Kelley - Wine Advocate (Jan 2022)
The 2019 Chambolle-Musigny Village comes from two parcels, 80% from Beaux Bruns and 20% from Derrière La Forge. The first barrel selected showed some reduction. The second was much better, offering well-defined brambly red fruit intermixed with light earthy aromas. The palate is ripe and quite candied on the entry, with vanilla-tinged red fruit, a slightly confit style, and a sweet, candied, lightly spiced finish. Not profound, but quite seductive. Drink 2022-2032.
87-89 points
Neal Martin - Vinous
Made from 75% Beaux Bruns and 25% Derrière le Four, purchased in 2005 and 2009 respectively. Intense purple with a reductive nose. Quite heavy at the moment with dark fruit, and a lot of oak.
88-91 points
Jasper Morris MW - Inside Burgundy

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2018 Domaine Louis Boillot Chambolle-Musigny

Burgundy, FRANCE
$185. 00
Bottle
$2220.00 Dozen

ABV: 13%

Closure: Cork

Louis Boillot in concert with his wife Ghislaine Barthod and their son Clément Boillot-Barthod manage a fabulous array of old-vine vineyards in both the Cotes de Nuits and Cotes de Beaune. Whilst this Burgundian ‘red-royalty’ family hold no Grand Cru vineyards they turn out some of the most beautiful red Burgundy along the Cote d’Or.
Other Reviews....
An elegant and airy mix features notes of red cherry, raspberry, pomegranate and spice. The sleek, intense and very well-detailed, indeed the mouthfeel of the middle weight flavors is chiseled though the tannins shaping the short finish are grippy and serrated. Drink 2023+.
85-88 points
Allen Meadows - Burghound
Blossoming in the glass with a lovely bouquet of raspberries, cherries, dried flowers and blood orange, the 2018 Chambolle-Musigny Village is medium to full-bodied, lively and precise, with fine-boned structuring tannins and succulent acids. As usual, it's largely derived from the lieu-dit Beaux Bruns, part of which is only entitled to the communal appellation.
89-91 points
William Kelley - Wine Advocate (Feb 2020)
The 2018 Chambolle-Musigny Village comes from two climats, the majority from Les Beaux Bruns. This cru seemed to be missing some lift and energy on the nose, coming across rather static in the glass. The fleshy, ripe palate offers maraschino cherries, raspberry preserve and a touch of white pepper. Forward and willing to please, yet not a profound Chambolle-Musigny. Drink 2021-2028.
87-89 points
Neal Martin - Vinous

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2018 Domaine Louis Boillot Gevrey-Chambertin les Evocelles

Burgundy, FRANCE
$185. 00
Bottle
$2220.00 Dozen

ABV: 13%

Closure: Cork

Louis Boillot in concert with his wife Ghislaine Barthod and their son Clément Boillot-Barthod manage a fabulous array of old-vine vineyards in both the Cotes de Nuits and Cotes de Beaune. Whilst this Burgundian ‘red-royalty’ family hold no Grand Cru vineyards they turn out some of the most beautiful red Burgundy along the Cote d’Or.
Other Reviews....
Here there is a particular kind of reduction that the Burgundians refer to as bourgeon de cassis, or black currant blossom; this kind of reduction tends to dissipate easily though it does dominate the fruit when it's present. The refined and highly energetic flavors possess a lovely mid-palate texture with plenty of minerality while exhibiting good persistence on the somewhat skinny and lean finish. This may well flesh out with a few years of bottle age and my predicted range offers the benefit of the doubt. Drink 2025+.
86-89 points
Allen Meadows - Burghound
The 2018 Gevrey-Chambertin Les Evocelles is a touch more reserved, unwinding to reveal a brooding bouquet of cherries, berries, dark chocolate, grilled meats and sweet soil tones. Medium to full-bodied, lively and precise, it's concentrated and introverted, with powdery structuring tannins and a mineral finish.
90-92+ points
William Kelley - Wine Advocate (Feb 2020)
The 2018 Gevrey-Chambertin Les Evocelles 1er Cru has a pretty bouquet of vivacious red currant, raspberry and crushed strawberry fruit, along with light rose petal notes and hints of quince and orange pith. The palate is very well balanced with fine tannins, and a keen thread of acidity lends real tension and precision toward the finish. This is one of Boillot’s best 2018s. Drink 2023-2038.
91-93 points
Neal Martin - Vinous

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2018 Domaine Louis Boillot Gevrey-Chambertin Champonnet Premier Cru

Burgundy, FRANCE
$250. 00
Bottle
$3000.00 Dozen

ABV: 13%

Closure: Cork

Louis Boillot in concert with his wife Ghislaine Barthod and their son Clément Boillot-Barthod manage a fabulous array of old-vine vineyards in both the Cotes de Nuits and Cotes de Beaune. Whilst this Burgundian ‘red-royalty’ family hold no Grand Cru vineyards they turn out some of the most beautiful red Burgundy along the Cote d’Or.
Other Reviews....
A very spicy and ultra-fresh nose is comprised by the essence of red currant, pomegranate and a touch of green tea. There is excellent punch and once again very good detail to the focused medium-bodied flavors that possess solid complexity and persistence though the finish, in much the same fashion as the Evocelles, is somewhat skinny and lean. This too may well flesh out with a few years of bottle age and my predicted range offers the benefit of the doubt as this is usually a very reliable wine. Drink 2028+.
88-90 points
Allen Meadows - Burghound
The 2018 Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Champonnet has turned out brilliantly, wafting from the glass with a beautiful bouquet of cherries, cassis, wild berries, rose petals and sweet soil tones. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, elegant and enveloping, with a fleshy core of fruit, powdery tannins and succulent acids.
91-93+ points
William Kelley - Wine Advocate (Feb 2020)
The 2018 Gevrey-Chambertin Champonnets 1er Cru is bestowed with darker fruit than the Evocelles at the moment, offering well-defined blackberry and light briary aromas. There is a pleasing minerally undercurrent at play here. The palate is medium-bodied with quite firm tannins lending fine backbone, but this does not possess the same degree of precision and charm as the Evocelles toward the finish. Let’s see if it develops by the time of bottling. Drink 2023-2037.
90-92 points
Neal Martin - Vinous

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2018 Domaine Louis Boillot Gevrey-Chambertin Cherbaudes Premier Cru

Burgundy, FRANCE
$299. 00
Bottle
$3588.00 Dozen

ABV: 13%

Closure: Cork

Louis Boillot in concert with his wife Ghislaine Barthod and their son Clément Boillot-Barthod manage a fabulous array of old-vine vineyards in both the Cotes de Nuits and Cotes de Beaune. Whilst this Burgundian ‘red-royalty’ family hold no Grand Cru vineyards they turn out some of the most beautiful red Burgundy along the Cote d’Or.
Other Reviews....
A much more deeply pitched nose grudgingly offers up notes of poached plum, dark currant, earth and a lovely range of discreet spice elements. There is better volume and richness to the sappy and slightly more complex flavors that possess slightly better finishing balance though the tannins are still inelegant and somewhat coarse. Drink 2028+.
89-91 points
Allen Meadows - Burghound
Boillot's ancient vines have produced three barrels of the glorious 2018 Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Cherbaudes, a striking wine that exhibits aromas of cherries, cassis, rich soil tones, citrus rind and violets. Medium to full-bodied, deep and multidimensional, it's voluminous and concentrated, concluding with a long and lively finish. As I wrote last year, this cuvée hails from a parcel planted a century ago, and it contains some 5% small-berried selections of Gamay.
92-94+ points
William Kelley - Wine Advocate (Feb 2020)
The 2018 Gevrey-Chambertin Les Cherbaudes 1er Cru offers a mixture of red and black fruit on the nose, intermixed with truffle oil and dried blood aromas; quite complex and engaging. The palate is medium-bodied with a supple opening, then fleshy and lightly spiced. It does not quite kick on as I was expecting and seems rather conservative toward the finish, although maybe it has something up its sleeve for later. Drink 2023-2037.
90-92 points
Neal Martin - Vinous

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2017 Domaine Louis Boillot Gevrey-Chambertin Cherbaudes Premier Cru

Burgundy, FRANCE
$260. 00
Bottle
$3120.00 Dozen

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Cork

Louis Boillot in concert with his wife Ghislaine Barthod and their son Clément Boillot-Barthod manage a fabulous array of old-vine vineyards in both the Cotes de Nuits and Cotes de Beaune. Whilst this Burgundian ‘red-royalty’ family hold no Grand Cru vineyards they turn out some of the most beautiful red Burgundy along the Cote d’Or.

Other Reviews....
A distinctly earthy and somewhat somber nose reflects notes of underbrush, forest floor, dark currant and plum. The rich and moderately powerful medium weight flavors offer both good intensity and reasonable complexity on the solidly long and well-balanced finish. I was a bit surprised though that this wasn't more concentrated and complex given the age of the vines. In short, this is very good but not at its usual level, at least not today. Drink 2029+.
90-92 points
Allen Meadows - Burghound

The 2017 Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Cherbaudes hails from a parcel planted a century ago—and that contains some 5% small-berried selections of Gamay. The wine is Boillot's de facto grand cru, soaring from the glass with a captivating bouquet of raspberries, plums, dried flowers, espresso roast and licorice, subtly framed by cedary new wood. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, ample and velvety, with superb depth and dimension at the core, succulent acids and a long, fine-grained finish. This is one of the great values in serious "de garde" red Burgundy and it comes warmly recommended.
92-94+ points
William Kelley - Wine Advocate (Feb 2019)

The 2017 Gevrey-Chambertin Les Cherbaudes 1er Cru is blessed with some of the best aromatics from Louis Boillot this year, featuring copious, well-defined black cherry and bilberry fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with a fleshy opening, almost confit-like, offering vivacious red cherries, orange zest and Moroccan spices toward the finish. This has great potential. Drink 2022 - 2040.
91-93 points
Neal Martin - Vinous

Planted 1912 and still in good shape. Imperial purple. Up to this year Louis’ father has looked after this vineyard but he is 93 now. This has great density and a seamless texture, lifted red and black fruit at the back, perfectly judged ripenesss. Bravo Louis (and dad!)
92-94 points
Jasper Morris - Inside Burgundy

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2017 Domaine Louis Boillot Gevrey-Chambertin Champonnet Premier Cru

Burgundy, FRANCE
$225. 00
Bottle
$2700.00 Dozen

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Cork

Louis Boillot in concert with his wife Ghislaine Barthod and their son Clément Boillot-Barthod manage a fabulous array of old-vine vineyards in both the Cotes de Nuits and Cotes de Beaune. Whilst this Burgundian ‘red-royalty’ family hold no Grand Cru vineyards they turn out some of the most beautiful red Burgundy along the Cote d’Or.

Other Reviews....
An equally restrained nose combines both upper and lower register elements that include red cherry and pomegranate with those of plum, earth and forest floor. There is notably better concentration, power and punch to the broad-shouldered flavors that possess evident muscularity and minerality on the compact and serious finale that delivers sneaky good length. A Gevrey 1er of relative refinement. Drink 2029+.
91-93 points
Allen Meadows - Burghound

The 2017 Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Champonnet is an attractive wine from a site defined by the cooling influence of the Combe Lavaux. Offering up aromas of sweet wild berries, dried flowers, licorice, caramelized orange rind and rich soil tones, the wine is medium to full-bodied, ample and layered, with good concentration and a fleshy core of sappy fruit that cloaks its fine tannins, concluding with a pure, mineral finish.
92-94 points
William Kelley - Wine Advocate (Feb 2019)

The 2017 Gevrey-Chambertin Champonnets 1er Cru was showing a touch of reduction on the nose out of barrel, although there are pleasant red plum and bergamot scents tucked underneath. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly chewy tannin and good depth, quite stocky for a Gevrey-Chambertin, and a dash of black pepper appears on the finish. Fine. Drink 2021 - 2035.
90-92 points
Neal Martin - Vinous

Dark bright red, with a wealth of sweet red fruit on the nose too, a certain plumpness in the mouth but perhaps a touch lacking in concentration, slightly weedy red fruit. Not too much structure, modest length. This vineyard is all about finesse, not power, says Louis. The 2017 reminds him of his 2006.
90-91 points
Jasper Morris - Inside Burgundy

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2017 Domaine Louis Boillot Chambolle-Musigny

Burgundy, FRANCE
$170. 00
Bottle
$2040.00 Dozen

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Cork

Louis Boillot in concert with his wife Ghislaine Barthod and their son Clément Boillot-Barthod manage a fabulous array of old-vine vineyards in both the Cotes de Nuits and Cotes de Beaune. Whilst this Burgundian ‘red-royalty’ family hold no Grand Cru vineyards they turn out some of the most beautiful red Burgundy along the Cote d’Or.

Other Reviews....
An exuberantly fresh and pretty nose is formed by cool, pure and airy aromas of pomegranate, red cherry, raspberry. In the same vein there is a lovely sense of underlying tension and wonderfully refined if lighter weight flavors that are saline and stony before concluding in a bitter cherry-inflected finish. This is a classic Chambolle of lace and grace. Drink 2023+.
89-91 points
Allen Meadows - Burghound

Boillot's 2017 Chambolle-Musigny Village is, as usual, largely derived from the lieu-dit Beaux Bruns, and it is a great success this year, wafting from the glass with aromas of cherries, raspberries, rose petal, dark chocolate and subtle spices. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, satiny and beautifully pure, its ripe tannins cloaked in succulent fruit. It's an expressive, charming Chambolle with plenty of depth at the core.
89-91 points
William Kelley - Wine Advocate (Feb 2019)

The 2017 Chambolle-Musigny Village has a light, airy bouquet of breezy, carefree red fruit; a touch of cold stone emerges with time. The palate is medium-bodied with a fresh opening. There is plenty of vigor here, leading to a well-defined, sorbet-fresh finish with orange peel lingering on the aftertaste. Very fine. Drink 2021 - 2036.
89-91 points
Neal Martin - Vinous

80% comes from the village sector of Beaux Bruns with the balance from Derrière le Four. Fresh bright mid purple. There is the correct floral elegance here and the wine is very graceful on the palate, not massively concentrated but very come hither. The oak is sitting well with the fruit. Delicious and will be enjoyable quite young.
89-91 points
Jasper Morris - Inside Burgundy

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