Boillot was one of the younger generation in Burgundy who was determined to improve his family?s wines. In 1984, after vinifying 13 vintages at the family?s domaine Henri Boillot, Jean-Marc walked out in protest, intent on producing highly concentrated, rich and ripe wines. He became the wine-maker for Olivier Leflaive for the next four years, and at the same time produced wines from 5 acres of vineyards, bottled under his own label. The wines impressed Boillot?s grandfather, who bequest half his vineyard to Jean-Marc.
Crushed citrus, white flowers, oyster shell, and some obvious minerality emerge from the 2017 Montagny 1er Cru. It?s medium-bodied, clean, crisp, and pure on the palate, with a juicy, delicious style. It?s also going to evolve nicely.