Puligny-Montrachet 2023, Henri Boillot
A monumental white for charisma, clarity, and stylistic rigor. The olfactory profile alternates crisp white fruits with mineral and toasted notes of extreme refinement. On the palate, it is straight, sapid, and characterized by a masterful balance between the density of the Chardonnay and the verticality of the sip. A demonstration of style that represents the essence of the Côte de Beaune.
Puligny-Montrachet 2023, Henri Boillot
Henri Boillot's 2023 Puligny-Montrachet is a monumental work, the expression of one of the most meticulous 'négociant-éleveur' (and domaine) in the entire Côte de Beaune. Boillot is renowned for a style that leaves no room for error: his whites are blades of light, characterized by a tension and aromatic purity that approach perfection. 2023 was a year of great balance, capable of combining the generosity of fruit with a vibrant acidic backbone. On the nose, it is a concert of rare elegance: precise notes of white citrus, pear flesh, and linden flowers merge with deep hints of toasted almond, salted butter, and a mineral trace reminiscent of flint and pure chalk. On the palate, it is taut and sumptuous; the entry is direct, dominated by dense yet incredibly agile matter, with an endless, savory finish marked by aristocratic balsamic freshness.
TECHNICAL PROFILE
· Producer: Henri Boillot
· Origin: Francia - Borgogna
· Blend: Chardonnay 100%
· Denomination: Puligny-Montrachet AOC
· ABV: 13.5%
· Vintage: 2023
SERVING GUIDE
· Temperature: 12-14°C
· Glass: Large Burgundy White
· Decanting: 30 minutes recommended
· Cellaring: 5-15 years
· Body: Full-bodied (★★★★☆)
FOOD PAIRING
· Grilled lobster, Sole meunière, Porcini mushroom and thyme risotto, Soft cheeses
Puligny-Montrachet 2023, Henri Boillot
Henri Boillot's 2023 Puligny-Montrachet is a monumental work, the expression of one of the most meticulous 'négociant-éleveur' (and domaine) in the entire Côte de Beaune. Boillot is renowned for a style that leaves no room for error: his whites are blades of light, characterized by a tension and aromatic purity that approach perfection. 2023 was a year of great balance, capable of combining the generosity of fruit with a vibrant acidic backbone. On the nose, it is a concert of rare elegance: precise notes of white citrus, pear flesh, and linden flowers merge with deep hints of toasted almond, salted butter, and a mineral trace reminiscent of flint and pure chalk. On the palate, it is taut and sumptuous; the entry is direct, dominated by dense yet incredibly agile matter, with an endless, savory finish marked by aristocratic balsamic freshness.
TECHNICAL PROFILE
· Producer: Henri Boillot
· Origin: Francia - Borgogna
· Blend: Chardonnay 100%
· Denomination: Puligny-Montrachet AOC
· ABV: 13.5%
· Vintage: 2023
SERVING GUIDE
· Temperature: 12-14°C
· Glass: Large Burgundy White
· Decanting: 30 minutes recommended
· Cellaring: 5-15 years
· Body: Full-bodied (★★★★☆)
FOOD PAIRING
· Grilled lobster, Sole meunière, Porcini mushroom and thyme risotto, Soft cheeses
