About the Wine
Jean-Marc Boillot’s 2018 Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru “Les Referts” comes from old vines (planted 1951–1960) at the foot of the slope in northern Puligny, rooted in classic clay-limestone soils. This 100% Chardonnay is aged 11 months on lees with regular bâtonnage and 15–30% new oak, adding depth and complexity without overpowering the wine’s precision. Full malolactic fermentation brings texture, while the southeast exposure preserves freshness. Structured and age-worthy, it’s an excellent choice for collectors looking for a top-tier white Burgundy with cellaring potential through 2036.
About The Winery
Jean-Marc Boillot was one of the younger generation in Burgundy who was determined to improve his family's wines. In 1984, after vinifying 13 vintages at the family's domaine, Henri Boillot, Jean-Marc walked out in protest, intent on producing highly concentrated, rich, and ripe wines. He became the winemaker for Olivier Leflaive for the next four years and at the same time produced wines from 5-acres of vineyards, bottled under his own label. The wines impressed Boillot's grandfather, who bequest half his vineyard to Jean-Marc. Boillot runs his domaine from his grandfather Henri Boillot's house and cellars in the village of Pommard. Jean-Marc's maternal grandfather was the late Etienne Sauzet, from whom he also inherited exceptional vineyards.
