Jean-Baptiste Boudier has always sought to do things his own way. He grew up in the world of wine, with his parents farming 7ha of vineyards in and around Pernand-Vergelesses. He knew from a young age that he wanted to become a vigneron, eventually getting his degree in viticulture and enology at the Lycée Viticole in Beaune. After various apprenticeships at top domaines across the world, including with his second cousin Nicolas Rossignol in Volnay, in 2014 he came back to work with his parents at the family property. It became clear very quickly that he wanted to go down a different path from his parents, with more focus on responsible farming and using a lighter hand with vinification, and in 2015 he took 3ha of vines and launched his own estate.
For reds, Jean-Baptiste mostly de-stems and vinification is simple and straight forward – in stainless steel with indigenous yeasts, very gentle extraction (none or one punch-down per day), and very low added sulfur (5g/hl). He prefers a short 4 to 5-day post-fermentation to pre-fermentation maceration for a more harmonious phenolic integration.
These vines are on a steeply-sloping hillside, on the same contour as Corton Clos du Roi, and lying above Corton-Bressandes. Planted around 1963, these vines are hitting 60 years-old.
This red Burgundy Grand Cru reveals aromas of bright red fruit, reminiscent of cherry and raspberry, which blend harmoniously with more complex notes of undergrowth and musk. Over time, subtle hints of sweet spices enrich the aromatic bouquet, creating a striking depth of scent. On the palate, the balance between power and delicacy is remarkable. The wine's freshness and finesse underpin its silky texture and the persistence of its flavours seems to stretch on forever, thereby revealing another taste dimension. A wine of rare elegance with outstanding ageing potential.