Henri Boillot – Volnay Premier Cru Les Chevrets 2017 – Burgundy France

Henri Boillot Volnay Premier Cru Les Chevrets 2017 is a refined Pinot Noir from one of Volnay’s distinctive Premier Cru sites, combining floral lift, red-fruit purity, mineral tension, and fine-grained structure.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grape: 100% Pinot Noir
• Region: Volnay Premier Cru Les Chevrets, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France
• Vintage: 2017
• Alcohol: 13%
• Oak: 30% new oak reported by Vinous
• Serving Temperature: About 16–17°C
• Style: Dry, still Premier Cru red Burgundy

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

Brambly red berries, red cherry, rose and violet lead into cocoa, spice and a subtle mineral edge. The palate is medium-bodied, silky yet structured, with fresh acidity, fine tannins and a persistent, lightly savory finish.

❤️ Why We Love It

• A serious Volnay Premier Cru with both finesse and grip
• Floral perfume and red-fruit purity balanced by mineral structure
• A mature 2017 Burgundy with excellent critical reception

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Roast beef or beef tenderloin
• Duck breast
• Veal with mushrooms
• Roast chicken with herbs
• Aged Burgundian cheeses

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Burgundy collectors looking for mature Volnay Premier Cru
✓ Pinot Noir drinkers who prefer perfume, finesse and mineral tension
✓ Fans of structured but elegant Côte de Beaune reds
✕ Not ideal if you prefer very rich, heavily extracted Pinot Noir

Scores

93 Points – Vinous
93 Points – Jasper Morris
90–92 Points – Wine Advocate
91 Points – Burghound