2021 Volnay Les Caillerets
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Tasting notes
Guillaume Boillot harvested just 8hl/ha in Volnay. The classic – and, in many people’s eyes, ultimate – expression of Volnay, Caillerets is a site with very little topsoil. Boillot’s 2021 bottling was a highlight of our tasting. Versus Frémiets, it offers a richer, cherry-fruit profile, with a whisper of sweet spice, yet it’s really all about its minerality and finesse. With mouth-watering acidity, this is elegant and long, with that ripe red berry fruit reverberating on the finish.
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Neal Martin
William Kelley, Wine Advocate
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The 2021 Volnay Les Caillerets 1er Cru offers notable depth to play off its mid-weight personality. Crushed red berry fruit, blueberry, spice, lavender and dried herbs build nicely in the glass. The Caillerets is a bit somber, but it is also exquisite. There’s a lot of depth and dimension there. This will be a lot of fun to follow. - Antonio Galloni
The 2021 Volnay 1er Cru Les Caillerets reveals aromas of cherries, plums and petals, followed by a medium to full-bodied, ample and satiny palate that concludes with a slightly firm, herbal finish. Perhaps this cuvée was having an off day when I tasted it, as it's normally a highlight.
About the producer
Based in Meursault and farming some of the finest vineyards in the Côte de Beaune, Henri Boillot is a leading address in Burgundy. He crafts fine Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, but the estate is best known for its flagship monopole vineyard, Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru Clos de la Mouchère.