Henri Boillot, Domaine
Summary
Henri Boillot is a fifth-generation family estate in Meursault producing Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from premier cru and village parcels across the Côte de Beaune. The domaine maintains a traditional approach with Henri focusing on white wine production while his son Guillaume oversees the reds, emphasizing site-specific expressions through their small-scale operation.
Heritage & Leadership
Henri Boillot assumed complete control of his family's Burgundian estate in 2005, marking a new chapter in the domaine's history. Prior to this, he established his own négociant business in 1996, allowing him to supplement his domain wines with carefully selected purchased fruit. The current operation represents the family's fifth generation of winemaking in Burgundy, with Henri's son Guillaume joining the domaine in 2008 to oversee red wine production while Henri focuses primarily on white wines.
Vineyards & Wines
The domaine operates from its base in Meursault, with holdings stretching across premier cru and village level parcels in Puligny-Montrachet, Volnay, and Meursault. Production focuses on Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, with particular attention paid to single-vineyard expressions. The domaine maintains deliberately small production levels to ensure optimal grape quality and precise vinification control.
Philosophy & Practice
The domaine's winemaking approach centers on extremely low yields and meticulous grape selection. All harvesting is performed by hand, with multiple sorting stages to ensure only the highest quality fruit enters production. Boillot employs a judicious oak program, carefully managing the percentage of new barrels to avoid overwhelming the wine's natural characteristics. The domaine consistently practices early harvesting compared to neighboring properties, a technique aimed at preserving fresh acidity in the finished wines.