{"product_id":"henri-boillot-chevalier-montrachet-grand-cru-2016-burgundy-france","title":"Henri Boillot – Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru 2016 – Burgundy France","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\nHenri Boillot Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru 2016 is an extraordinary Chardonnay from one of Burgundy's most prestigious Grand Cru vineyards. Crafted with exceptional precision, it combines remarkable purity, layered complexity, and crystalline minerality, offering a beautiful expression of this legendary terroir.\n\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:40px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🍷 At a Glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n• \u003cstrong\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Chardonnay\u003cbr\u003e\n• \u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru, Burgundy, France\u003cbr\u003e\n• \u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2016\u003cbr\u003e\n• \u003cstrong\u003eVineyard Area:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.11 hectares\u003cbr\u003e\n• \u003cstrong\u003eYield:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 hl\/ha\u003cbr\u003e\n• \u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Density:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10,000 vines\/ha\u003cbr\u003e\n• \u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Southeast\u003cbr\u003e\n• \u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clay and limestone\u003cbr\u003e\n• \u003cstrong\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 months in a single 228-liter new French oak barrel\u003cbr\u003e\n• \u003cstrong\u003eServing Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13°C (55°F)\u003cbr\u003e\n• \u003cstrong\u003eDrink Window:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2025–2035\u003cbr\u003e\n• \u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elegant, crystalline Grand Cru white Burgundy\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:40px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e👃 Tasting Notes \u0026amp; Experience\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n• \u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright yellow with green highlights\u003cbr\u003e\n• \u003cstrong\u003eAromas:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lemon, Menton lemon, orange blossom, white peach\u003cbr\u003e\n• \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silky, elegant, and beautifully layered\u003cbr\u003e\n• \u003cstrong\u003eMinerality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pure, delicate, crystalline limestone character\u003cbr\u003e\n• \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exceptionally long, refined, and precise\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe 2016 vintage delivers remarkable elegance and concentration. Aromas of fresh citrus, white peach, and orange blossom unfold into a silky palate that balances richness with striking purity. The hallmark crystalline minerality of Chevalier-Montrachet shines throughout, leading to a long, refined finish that reflects both the vineyard's exceptional pedigree and Henri Boillot's meticulous craftsmanship.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nDespite severe spring frosts across Burgundy that dramatically reduced yields in many vineyards, careful vineyard management and an excellent late season allowed the remaining fruit to achieve outstanding ripeness and concentration. The resulting wines are celebrated for their precision, freshness, and remarkable aging potential.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:40px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e❤️ Why We Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n• Produced from one of Burgundy's most iconic Grand Cru vineyards\u003cbr\u003e\n• Southeast-facing slopes encourage slow, even ripening and exceptional finesse\u003cbr\u003e\n• Aged entirely in new French oak for outstanding texture and complexity\u003cbr\u003e\n• The low-yielding 2016 vintage produced wines of exceptional purity and longevity\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:40px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n• Butter-poached lobster\u003cbr\u003e\n• Turbot with beurre blanc\u003cbr\u003e\n• Roasted monkfish\u003cbr\u003e\n• Bresse chicken with cream and morels\u003cbr\u003e\n• Seared scallops\u003cbr\u003e\n• Aged Comté or Beaufort\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:40px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e👤 Who This Wine Is For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n✓ Collectors of Grand Cru white Burgundy\u003cbr\u003e\n✓ Chardonnay lovers seeking elegance, precision, and longevity\u003cbr\u003e\n✓ Fine dining and milestone celebrations\u003cbr\u003e\n✓ Enthusiasts who appreciate mineral-driven wines with remarkable aging potential\u003cbr\u003e\n✕ Not ideal if you prefer rich, tropical, fruit-forward Chardonnay\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:40px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚙️ Production\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nHenri Boillot's Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru comes from southeast-facing vineyards planted at approximately 10,000 vines per hectare on clay-limestone soils. The wine is aged for 12 months in a single new 228-liter French oak barrel, preserving the vineyard's remarkable purity while adding texture and depth. This combination of meticulous élevage and one of Burgundy's greatest terroirs produces a Chardonnay of exceptional elegance and longevity.\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Henri Boillot","offers":[{"title":"1500ml \/ 1 bottle","offer_id":48072206942260,"sku":null,"price":1300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1500ml \/ 2 bottles","offer_id":48072206975028,"sku":null,"price":2340.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1500ml \/ 3 bottles","offer_id":48072207007796,"sku":null,"price":3120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/1739\/2436\/files\/henri-boillot-chevalier-montrachet-grand-cru-burgundy-france.png?v=1785276409","url":"https:\/\/www.inbodega.com\/products\/henri-boillot-chevalier-montrachet-grand-cru-2016-burgundy-france","provider":"InBodega","version":"1.0","type":"link"}