2021 Domaine Lucien Boillot Gevrey-Chambertin, Burgundy, FranceABOUT THIS WINE Yields are limited to 30 to 45 hl ha. No chemical fertilizers are used, the soil is plowed to promote diversity and health. All grapes are harvested by hand and vinified at the domaine in Gevrey Chambertin. Grapes are de stemmed most years. The must is cold soaked for 3 to 5 days to best extract color and aroma from the grapes. Fermentation is 100% natural and lasts for 18 to 21 days in enameled and stainless steel cuve. Punching down

avoiding herbicides and using natural yeasts for fermentation

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he maked his first Barolo from the vineyard Conca

the approach is minimal-intervention yet meticulous: native yeast fermentations

The varieties include Green Hungarian

The blend is 30% Pinot Meunier

These wines reflect the utmost care our winegrowers devote to the cultivation of their vineyards and the commitment our winemakers bring to revealing the heart and soul of the wines

The final blend for Montessu is a mix of grapes balanced for the best results in the specific conditions of each harvest

female and forward-thinking leaders in an industry historically defined by tradition and gender

Drink young (in the first 18 months) to appreciate its magnificent minerality and very complex fruit aromas

noted consulting oenologist Michel Rolland began to offer his precious winemaking advice