At a glance

Producer

Domaine Henri Boillot

Region

Meursault, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France

Grape variety

Chardonnay

Wine type

White

Body

Light-bodied and Crisp

Sweetness

Bone Dry

Typical price

$95-$150 USD

Tasting profile

Fresh lemon zest, green apple, white peach, acacia blossom, mineral undertones, restrained oak influence, vivacious acidity.

Evolution: Will gain hazelnut, honey, and brioche notes with age while maintaining mineral focus. Texture will round out, acidity will integrate.

At peak: Expect a fine balance of complexity, texture, and preserved acidity at peak maturity (2026-2030).

Structure

Acidity

High; classic of Meursault in cooler years

Tannins

None (white wine, some phenolic structure from gentle pressing)

Alcohol

12.5%-13.5% (typical for producer and vintage)

Aging potential

Excellent: should develop creamy, nutty, honeyed notes over 7-10 years

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2030 to 2047

Optimal window

2027 to 2050

Current status

Ready to drink

Current condition

Bright, fresh, Marked by youthful citrus, white flowers and subtle oak integration

Henri Boillot's Meursault is known for precision, vibrant minerality, and measured oak usage. The 2022 vintage, with balanced ripeness and fresh acid structure, positions the wine for classic mellowing by year 4-8, bringing added tertiary complexity to already elegant primary fruit flavors.

Food pairing

Grilled lobster, seared scallops, roast chicken with tarragon, Comté cheese, rich creamy mushroom risotto.

Serving

Decant

Not required

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 7/10

Domaine Henri Boillot employs lutte raisonnée (reasoned struggle): limited chemical intervention, hand-harvesting, cover crops in vineyards, minimal irrigation, lighter-weight glass bottles, and energy-efficient winery processes. Collaboration with local ecosystem programs to maintain biodiversity.

While the domaine does not hold specific organic or biodynamic certification, it is reputed for strong sustainable practices—natural vineyard management, biodiversity, and environmentally sensitive approaches to viticulture and vinification. The estate avoids pesticides except in extreme necessity, prefers minimal intervention, and increasingly employs renewable energy sources. The carbon footprint is higher for international shipping but offset partially by lighter packaging and short local distribution chains in Europe. Overall, the domaine reflects a committed but un-certified sustainability model.