Henri Boillot – Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru Les Caillerets 2014 – Burgundy France

Henri Boillot Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru Les Caillerets 2014 is a beautifully balanced Chardonnay from one of Puligny-Montrachet's most esteemed Premier Cru vineyards. Produced in extremely limited quantities, this wine combines vibrant freshness, refined minerality, and remarkable harmony, showcasing the precision and elegance that define both the Les Caillerets terroir and Henri Boillot's meticulous winemaking.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grape: 100% Chardonnay
• Region: Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru, Burgundy, France
• Vintage: 2014
• Vineyard: Les Caillerets
• Vineyard Area: 3.93 hectares
• Yield: 35 hl/ha
• Planting Density: 10,000 vines/ha
• Soil: Clay and limestone
• Aging: 12 months in 50% new French oak and 50% one-year-old barrels
• Serving Temperature: 13°C (55°F)
• Style: Elegant, harmonious Premier Cru white Burgundy

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

• Color: Pale yellow with green highlights
• Aromas: Candied citrus, orange blossom, linden flowers
• Palate: Fresh, creamy, and finely textured
• Minerality: Clear limestone-driven precision
• Finish: Long, balanced, and harmonious

The 2014 vintage expresses the finesse of Les Caillerets with remarkable purity. Candied citrus and delicate floral aromas open into a palate that is simultaneously generous and vibrant. The texture is both rich and precise, supported by crisp acidity and an elegant mineral backbone that carries through a persistent, harmonious finish.

A restrained yield of 35 hectoliters per hectare and careful élevage in a combination of new and seasoned French oak preserve both the concentration of the fruit and the distinctive character of this celebrated Premier Cru vineyard.

❤️ Why We Love It

• Produced from one of Puligny-Montrachet's most prestigious Premier Cru vineyards
• Exceptionally small production of only 555 bottles, plus 6 magnums and 48 half-bottles in 2014
• Henri Boillot's precise élevage enhances complexity without overwhelming the fruit
• Combines richness, freshness, and mineral precision in a beautifully balanced style

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Butter-poached lobster
• Dover sole or turbot
• Roasted chicken with cream and mushrooms
• Seared scallops
• Comté or aged Gruyère

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Collectors of fine white Burgundy
✓ Chardonnay lovers seeking elegance over power
✓ Fans of mineral-driven, age-worthy wines
✓ Special dinners and cellar-worthy bottles
✕ Not ideal if you prefer heavily oaked or tropical-style Chardonnay

🏅 Scores

• Vinous (Stephen Tanzer): 91 Points

⚙️ Production

Les Caillerets is planted on clay-limestone soils at a density of approximately 10,000 vines per hectare. The 2014 vintage yielded 35 hectoliters per hectare. The wine was aged for 12 months in French oak, with 50% new barrels and the remainder in one-year-old barrels. Domaine production totaled just 555 bottles, along with 6 magnums and 48 half-bottles, highlighting the rarity of this Premier Cru. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}