2007 Maison Henri Boillot Saint-Aubin 1er Cru Pitangeret

Vintage: 2007

Producer/Winery: Maison Henri Boillot

Wine: Saint-Aubin 1er Cru Pitangeret

Country: France

Region: Burgundy

Appellation: Cote du Beaune

Varietal Composition: 100 % Chardonnay

Aging: 50 % new French Oak

Climate: Continental micro-climate

Alcohol: 13.5 %

Winemaker: Henri Boillot

Production: n/a

Bottle Value: $40 USD

Where: Walla Walla   When: June 23, 2010         With whom: Tasting Group:  Brian Rudin and Ashley Trout’s house

Perspective: Out of six wines we tasted blind in the tasting group this was my favorite.  Great balance, concentration, and lively acidity.  This wine hit all the right spots with toasty oak and vanilla, citrus blossom and stony/chalky minerality.  This is exactly what you would want out of a $40 bottle of white Burgundy.  Showing great at the moment with the potential to hold for the next 5-8 years.

Systematic Approach

Appearance: Clear brilliant clarity. Yellow/green core and pale yellow rim.  No sediment or deposits.

Nose: Clean. Medium (+) youthful aromas of toasty new oak, vanilla, citrus, stony mineral and floral blossom.

Palate: Dry. Medium (+) acidity. Medium (-) tannins. Medium alcohol.  Medium body.  Medium (+) intense flavors of lemon, white peach, and chalky mineral.  Balance – Dry. Lively acidity, generous alcohol with well defined fruit. Texture – chalky tannins and creamy viscosity.  Overall Impression – refreshing ripeness, vivid freshness and well structured. Medium (+) length.

Conclusion: Good quality for concentration, balance and texture. Drink now and over the next 5-8 years.

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