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.

Volnay sits in the Côte de Beaune, prized for Pinot Noir that leans perfumed, silky, and mineral rather than overtly powerful. The Les Caillerets is one of the village’s benchmark sites, celebrated for its stony, limestone-driven finesse and graceful structure.

This Volnay comes from a 0.18-hectare parcel planted in 1948 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 Caillerets shows a refined, detail-focused Volnay with succulent red cherry and wild strawberry, pronounced floral notes of violet and rose petal with a savoury undertone, and fine, powdery tannins that build through a long, poised finish.

Perfect with roast chicken, duck breast, pork tenderloin, or mushroom risotto, and for a classic Burgundy moment, try it with coq au vin or veal with morels.

“Bright purple with some depth. All the more to it. A very slightly nutty note in with the dark dense fruit, a wealth of concentration, perfectly judged ripeness as the fruit can express itself well while keeping a vigorous energy. Fine persistence, an exemplary Caillerets in a lighter year. Drink from 2031-2036. Tasted Nov 2025.”
91-94 points, Jasper Morris MW, Inside Burgundy, November 2025