‘Brouillard’ means ‘fog’ and this vineyard is said by locals to mark the fog line. There is a lower village section on heavier clay, but Louis Boillot’s vines are in the upper premier cru section next to Mitans. This is excellent, with a compellingly complex bouquet, raspberry and black tea, supple tannins and a vibrant line of acidity. Louis notes that his vines here are almost 80 years old. (NT 12/12/24)
- Producer
- Louis Boillot
- Origin
- Volnay, Cote de Beaune, Burgundy/Beaujolais FRANCE
- Colour
- red
- Wine Style
- dry
- Dominant Grape
- Pinot Noir
- Closure Style
- cork
- Maturity
- young
- Bottle Size
- 75cl
- Case Quantity
- 6
- Wine Score
- 88-90 points, Neal Martin, vinous.com, November 2024
90-92 points, Jasper Morris MW, insideburgundy.com, November 2024
Stock in
Warehouse*Stock on Order Price ib Add to Basket Case 6x75cl - 2 £291.00*Estimated date for Stock on Order: 01 November 2025
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Media Reviews
Neal Martin
The 2023 Volnay Les Brouillards 1er Cru has one of the highest alcohol levels (13.8%). The nose features black cherry and raspberry scents billowing from the glass. The palate is ripe and sweet, mixing dark cherry and black pepper aromas with a hint of licorice. It entertains a soupcon of exoticism on the finish. I would probably drink this early and savor its exuberance. 88-90 points
Jasper Morris MW
Deeper in colour than Les Angles and with a noticeably riper nose, along with a little more oak. Darker berries here, a slightly greater volume of fruit, with length, offering an additional degree of succulence. 90-92 points
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