Domaine Dubuet-Boillot tasting 2022

I have great expectations for the Dubuet-Boillot estate, and it looks like the 2022 is fulfilling the promise shown in earlier vintages.

The consistency seems to be better, where there was previously a bit of instability in some cuvées – the style and quality now seem more uniform.

This is when wine becomes interesting and moves beyond normal tasting notes.

A Boillot estate

In 2016, Maxime took over the estate from his maternal grandfather, Pierre Boillot. Maxime is at the head of the Dubuet-Boillot estate today.

Maxime worked at Henri et Gilles Remoriquet (Nuits-Saint-Georges) for eight years before taking the opportunity to return to his family’s holding. He then began to vinify at the Dubuet-Boillot estate, which is comprised of 6.5 hectares in Volnay. He works alongside his uncle, Philippe Boillot, who had stepped in for Pierre until its eventual transmission to Maxime. A passionate worker, Maxime started with the Sur Roches terroir in Volnay in order to position this cuvée as the signature of the estate – with great success.

Since 2017, Maxime has sought to offer a wider range of wines with greater clarity among the domaine’s magnificent climats. He strives brilliantly to produce precise and harmonious cuvées while respecting the environment and family tradition. Good wines and vibes.

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Beaune 1er Cru Blanches Fleurs 2022 is a lovely open wine in 2022. Lovely Framboise notes in both bouquets and on the palate. Vivid and fresh … for early and medium-term drinking … not huge depth … but quite some pleasure.

(Drink from 2024) – Very Good (87-88p) –

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Bourgogne Carelle 2022 is a regional wine from below the Château de Pommard. It’s not a big terroir wine, it does have lovely depth and intensity. There is good energy and sappiness. Sorry for the word, but it says more than just vin de soif.

(Drink from 2024) – Very Good (87-88p) –

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Next is Beaune Grand Cœur 2022, a village blend which has opened. Has the 2022 expressive fruit. Lively and energetic for a Beaune. Has a nice floral openness and a fine pinot character. A very appealing Beaune for short and medium-term drinking …

(Drink from 2024) – Very Good (88p) –

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