Domaine Henri Boillot : Volnay 1er cru "Les Fremiets" 2014

Characteristics and tasting advice for the Volnay 1er Cru "Les Fremiets" 2014 from Domaine Henri Boillot

Tasting

Appearance

The color shows a light ruby hue with subtle garnet highlights, typical of a Pinot Noir in its youth.

Nose

The bouquet reveals delicate red-fruit aromas including wild strawberry, raspberry, cherry, and redcurrant. Subtle floral nuances of violet accompany these fruity notes, accented by light spicy touches. With aeration, discreet woody notes reflect aging in oak barrels.

Palate

The structure stands out for its suppleness and elegance, with a silky texture typical of Volnay wines. The attack reveals fine fruit density while retaining essential freshness. The mid-palate unfolds a fruity roundness combined with present yet perfectly integrated tannins. The finish lingers on fruity and spicy notes, confirming remarkable length.

Food and wine pairings

This Volnay 1er Cru pairs ideally with herb-roasted poultry, feathered game such as pheasant, or woodland mushrooms like porcini and chanterelles. A veal tenderloin served with a light tarragon sauce also makes a harmonious match. Soft, creamy cheeses such as young Époisses perfectly complement this delicate wine.

Serving and cellaring

The Volnay 1er Cru "Les Fremiets" 2014 is ideally served at a temperature between 14 and 15°C. This wine can be enjoyed now and will continue to evolve favorably for several years depending on storage conditions.

An elegant, refined Volnay Premier Cru from Burgundy

The estate

Founded in 1885, Domaine Henri Boillot now spans nineteen hectares across Puligny-Montrachet and Volnay. Henri Boillot, owner since 2005, runs this family estate based in Meursault with his son Guillaume, who joined the business in 2008. The estate stands out for its commitment to ultra-reasoned viticulture, banning all chemical herbicides and favoring hand harvesting. Recognized by critic Robert Parker as one of the finest producers in the Côte d'Or, the estate produces prestigious white wines from Puligny-Montrachet and outstanding red wines from Volnay and Pommard.

The vineyard

The Volnay 1er Cru "Les Fremiets" comes from a plot located in the village of Volnay, characterized by vines at least fifty-five years old at the time of the 2014 harvest. The Climat of Frémiets benefits from an exceptional southeast-facing exposure, providing optimal sunshine and protection from northerly winds. The shallow, rocky soils rest on a clay-limestone subsoil containing iron-rich Bathonian limestone. This soil profile naturally promotes aromatic concentration and limits yields.

The vintage

The 2014 vintage in Burgundy was marked by balanced climatic conditions. The year delivered an expression of finesse with preserved natural acidity, essential qualities for length on the palate and the aging potential of a Volnay Premier Cru.

Vinification and aging

The Volnay 1er Cru "Les Fremiets" 2014 benefits from the estate’s rigorous practices: hand harvesting at optimal phenolic ripeness, meticulous grape sorting, alcoholic fermentation initiated with indigenous yeasts, and careful control of fermentation temperatures. Aging takes place in 228-liter French oak barrels for eighteen months, giving the wine subtle complexity and harmonious oak integration. Bottling is carried out without fining or filtration in order to preserve aromatic complexity.

Grape variety

100% Pinot Noir