Domaine Lucien Boillot et Fils is a hidden gem in Burgundy, quietly producing some of the region’s most characterful wines from an enviable collection of old-vine parcels across both the Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune. Now under the stewardship of Pierre Boillot, the estate is known for its restrained, traditional winemaking and precise expressions of terroir.

Nuits-Saint-Georges sits in the heart of the Côte de Nuits, prized for Pinot Noir with depth, dark-toned fruit, and a savoury, earthy edge. Les Prûliers is one of the commune’s standout 1er Crus, typically delivering a more powerful, structured style with iron-rich minerality and serious cellar potential.

This Nuits-Saint-Georges comes from a 0.27-hectare parcel planted in 1911 on classic clay-limestone soils. Grapes are de-stemmed. Fermentation takes place naturally over three weeks in stainless steel and enamel-lined tanks, with twice-daily punch-downs to extract depth and structure. The wine is then aged for 16 to 18 months in French oak barrels, with no more than 30% new oak used, to preserve purity and site expression. The 2024 Les Prûliers shows layered aromas of black cherry, wild strawberry and plum skin, followed by violet, baking spice, and a hint of forest floor. The palate is firm and energetic with bright acidity, fine but present tannins, and a long, mineral finish with a subtle savoury snap.

Ideal with duck breast, roasted chicken with mushrooms, pork tenderloin, or lentils with thyme and pancetta.

“A bright and charming purple. Fine density from these even older vines. An excellent tension to the plum and raspberry fruit, well-toned tannins, tightly wound and very promising. Drink from 2031-2038.”
92-95 points, Jasper Morris MW, Inside Burgundy, November 2025