2005 Domaine Henri Boillot Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru
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(negociant wine) Nose dominated by wet stone. Penetrating, precise flavor of pure crushed and liquefied stone. Wonderfully rich, tactile wine, but today its sheer vibrating minerally high notes almost mask its texture. Still, this wine comes across as suppler than the Pucelles. This should be fascinating to follow over the next decade or two.
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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As is usually the case though in 2005 it seems even more striking, the Chevalier has the sleekly taut muscularity of a world class gymnast contrasted against the massive bulk of a world class weight lifter in the Bâtard. The airy, pure, refined and elegant nose of white flower, anise and clove aromas introduces rich, full and solidly powerful flavors that are even more tightly focused and delineated on the texture, intense and explosive finish that is positively crystalline in its transparency. This is one of those 'wow' wines and highly recommended.
Subdued aromas of apple, pineapple and wet stone. Dense, broad and dry, showing lovely clarity of crystallized fruits and crushed stone but not yet displaying its full personality. Best today on the palate-staining finish, but this grand cru is certain to require at least five or six years of bottle aging to reach its full potential.
About the producer
Based in Meursault and farming some of the finest vineyards in the Côte de Beaune, Henri Boillot is a leading address in Burgundy. He crafts fine Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, but the estate is best known for its flagship monopole vineyard, Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru Clos de la Mouchère.