Within the history-steeped walls of the Clos de Vougeot, the Domaine Henri Boillot, Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru 2017 stands out as a study in balance and relief. Winegrowers for five generations in Puligny-Montrachet, the Boillot family delivers here an elegant interpretation of the Grand-Maupertui parcel, where deep soils combine flinty stones, fine clays and a telluric imprint that gives Pinot Noir rare depth. The 2017 vintage, of fine uprightness, shows perfectly held material, animated by lively acidity and tightly grained tannins. On the nose, a ripe but precise bouquet of black berries and liquorice meshes with the soil's breath, with a sap-like dimension that evokes sunny days and patient cool nights. On the palate, the architecture is clear, density expressed without heaviness, supported by a long, sapid finish. Praised by international critics, this Grand Cru marries the nobility of the site with the rigour of artisanal craft, offering promising cellaring that will accompany the creation of great dining memories.

Assemblage et vinification

Entirely devoted to Pinot Noir, this Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru 2017 conveys the purity of the variety within the frame of the terroir. The grapes, rigorously selected both in the vineyard and the cellar, are worked with respect for the material to preserve the fruit's brightness and the mineral thread characteristic of Grand-Maupertui. Vinification seeks precision of extraction, favouring infusion and harmony rather than ostentatious power. The élevage, carried out with restraint, supports the structure without dominating it, refining the tannins and adding discreet complexity. The result is a straight, vibrant wine capable of unfolding a nuanced aromatic range, from black fruit to liquorice, lifted by the soil's expression. The house spirit—an art of refinement and precision of gesture—gives this 2017 a clear signature, shaped both for cellaring and for contemplative tasting.

Notes de dégustation

• Colour : Deep, luminous ruby with highlights that catch the light, foreshadowing concentrated material and good cellar evolution.
• Nose : Expressive and noble, it combines ripe black berries, liquorice and a hint of warm earth, punctuated by a subtle spicy thread that evokes the Grand-Maupertui terroir.
• Palate : Straight, broad attack, dense flesh on nuanced fruit, structuring fine-grained tannins, lively acidity and mouthwatering length, persistent finish that gains depth with aeration.

Température de service et conseils

Serve between 16 and 18°C in large wine glasses to allow the aromatic complexity and the freshness of the backbone to unfold. Decanting for 45 to 60 minutes will bring out the fruit's depth and soften the still-youthful tannins of the 2017 vintage. Store in a cellar, protected from light and temperature fluctuations, bottle laid down to preserve the cork. The cellaring potential is high, with a peak that can range from 2023 to 2043 depending on storage conditions, offering a progression from fruity notes towards more complex earthy and undergrowth nuances.

Accords mets et vin

• Starters : game terrine, hand-cut beef tartare, roasted beetroot heart with balsamic.
• Main courses : roast duckling with dried figs, brown mushroom risotto, braised veal with fine herbs.
• Red meats : beef fillet with pan juices, veal chop, roasted pigeon with a short jus.
• Cheeses : comté affîn 24 mois, brillat-savarin, époisses affiné avec mesure.
• Vegetarian dishes : creamy polenta with porcini, roasted celeriac steak, beluga lentils with mild spices.

Moments de dégustation

This Grand Cru asserts itself as a natural partner for characterful tables where culinary precision meets emotion. It reveals its finest expression when served with care and accompanies, through the seasons, convivial rituals as well as moments of contemplation.

• At a fine-dining dinner focused on refined regional cuisine.
• To enrich a connoisseur's cellar that values cellaring and the emotion of place.
• As an exceptional gift for a lover of Burgundy Grand Cru.

Caractéristiques

• Nom : Domaine Henri Boillot, Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru 2017
• Appellation : Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru AOC, Bourgogne
• Type : Vin rouge, Grand Cru
• Millésime : 2017
• Cépage : Pinot Noir
• Degré d’alcool : 13.5%
• Vieillissement : non précisé
• Contenance : 75 cl
• Garde : up to 2043 depending on storage
• Température de service : 16 to 18°C