(Please see my overview of the 2018 vintage in the Côte d’ Or here.)
2018 is a transitional year at the estate as Clément Boillot, son of Louis Boillot and Ghislaine Barthod, fermented the wines here with his father (and likewise fermented at his mother’s estate with her). In 2019, Clément assumed primary responsibility, with the parents of course around to help or advise as needed.
Harvesting began in Volnay on 25 August (and on the Côte de Nuits on the following day). Because vineyards ripened at different times, it took three separate passes in the Côte de Beaune to harvest.
Malo-lactic fermentations finished in the winter. Alcohols range from 12.8º to 13.8 or 14º. There were one or two punchdowns (pigeages) per day.
Consistency and quality could be the motto here, and once again they show in 2018.