Around Sokolin we call Henri Boillot "the magician" as his wines always seem to be...magical. In comparison to his peers, his wines always deliver in their price point, regardless of the vintage. And in a vintage with the hype like 2009, they often more than deliver.
Last weekend my wife and I sampled blind a handful of Pinot Noir with some friends from multiple recent vintages, some New World and some from Burgundy, all tasty. However, the one standout of the group was Henri Boillot's 2009 Bourgogne Rouge.
The New World selections had fruit, but lacked the earthiness and hints of minerality that the wines of Burgundy possessed. The Burgundies from 2009 possessed a concentration and vibrancy that the 2008s and 2007s didn't, confirming the recent good press on the vintage. Boillot's Bourgogne Rouge displayed a balance, accessibility and length that the other 2009 Burgundies, some village and even premier cru that sell for up to three times the price couldn't, proving why he truly is "the magician."
If you are a fan of Pinot Noir, are interested in seeing what the 2009 Burgundy vintage has to offer, or have yet to experience the magic of Henri Boillot's wines, by all means please contact your Sokolin consultant to conjure up an allocation of his 2009 Bourgogne Rouge.
2009 Henri Boillot Bourgogne Rouge $24.99 btl