Henri Boillot
Meursault 1er Cru Clos Richemont 2023
| Denomination | AOC Meursault Premier Cru |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Burgundy (France) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Aging | Traditional ageing, with great care and minimal interference, with delicate attention in the cellar. |
- Origin and vintage: Meursault Premier Cru Clos Richemont, Burgundy, 2023 harvest
- Grape variety and format: 100% Chardonnay, 0.75 litre bottle, 14% alcohol
- Aroma: notes of ripe fruit and toasted nuances, clear aromatic profile
- Taste: freshness and savouriness, pronounced mineral structure, persistent and elegant finish
- Vinification and awards: non-interventionist approach, classic ageing; rated 94 points by Vinous
Description
What kind of wine is it
Meursault 1er Cru Clos Richemont by Henri Boillot is a still white wine that expresses the true vocation of Burgundy. Made from Chardonnay grapes, it displays a bright straw yellow colour, enhanced by golden highlights. On the nose, it reveals great purity, with fruity aromas accompanied by delicate toasted notes. On the palate, the Chardonnay stands out for its savoury freshness and vibrant energy, offering a complex sip with a clear mineral texture and a harmonious, elegant finish.
Where does it come from
This white wine originates in Meursault and falls under the Meursault Premier Cru classification. The grapes come from Clos Richemont, a single plot managed exclusively by Henri Boillot. In this monopole vineyard, the vines grow on soils composed of minerals, clay and limestone. This particular geological formation shapes the character of the wine, imparting a pronounced gustatory tension and a clear expression of the terroir. The terroir indeed gives a solid structure, while maintaining the distinct identity of its place of origin.
How is it produced
The Henri Boillot winery adopts a non-interventionist approach, designed to support the natural evolution of the grapes while preserving their integrity. The bunches are rigorously selected upon reaching ideal ripeness. The processes follow a traditional vinification with minimal interference, aimed at maintaining the purity of the fruit and aromatic definition. The subsequent ageing is carried out with great care to enhance the energy and structural precision of the white. This dedication results in a strong stylistic continuity, the quality of which has been awarded 94 points by Vinous.
History and Curiosities
Clos Richemont is a prestigious monopole plot owned by Henri Boillot, a jewel of the renowned Meursault Premier Cru in Burgundy. Since 1990, the estate has pursued a strict non-interventionist philosophy, preserving the integrity of the vine with a meticulous and respectful approach. The traditional vinification is carried out with minimal intervention in the cellar, aiming for the utmost precision to enhance the unique characteristics of the terroir. A true tribute to the authentic Burgundian vocation, the 2023 vintage boasts the excellent achievement of 94 points from Vinous.
Awards
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2023
94/100
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Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
12 - 14 °C
Longevity:
Over 25 years
| Name | Henri Boillot Meursault 1er Cru Clos Richemont 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | White still |
| Denomination | Meursault AOC |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Country | France |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Vendor | Henri Boillot |
| Story | History and Curiosities Clos Richemont is a prestigious monopole plot owned by Henri Boillot, a jewel of the renowned Meursault Premier Cru in Burgundy. Since 1990, the estate has pursued a strict non-interventionist philosophy, preserving the integrity of the vine with a meticulous and respectful approach. The traditional vinification is carried out with minimal intervention in the cellar, aiming for the utmost precision to enhance the unique characteristics of the terroir. A true tribute to the authentic Burgundian vocation, the 2023 vintage boasts the excellent achievement of 94 points from Vinous. |
| Origin | Meursault, Burgundy, France |
| Soil composition | Minerals, clays and limestones |
| Production technique | Vinificazione e affinamento tradizionali con minima interferenza (stile non interventista), con attenzione delicata in cantina |
| Wine making | Traditional vinification and ageing with great care and the minimum possible interference, with delicate attention in the cellar, in a non-interventionist style. |
| Aging | Traditional ageing, with great care and minimal interference, with delicate attention in the cellar. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |