Domaine Genot-Boulanger Aloxe Corton Premier 1er Cru "Clos de Chapitre" 2022
(Burgundy, France)
Regular price $165.00 Sale price $134.97 Save $30.03
About the Domaine:
Guillaume and Aude Lavollée represent the fourth generation of vignerons at Génot-Boulanger. Their wines are produced exclusively from estate-owned vineyards, located along all three Burgundy côtes, from Chambolle Musigny, down to the domaine in Meursault, and on to Mercurey. With 22 hectares, Génot-Boulanger is one of only a few family-owned Burgundian domaines to produce such a diverse range. (They produce wine from over 30 appellations!)
Since 2008, Guillaume and Aude have worked painstakingly to improve the quality of their wines, converting to organic farming practices and experimenting with biodynamics. The domaine’s philosophy is “maximum work in the vineyards for minimum intervention in the cuverie.” This has translated to wines that are first and foremost true to their terroir.
About this Wine:
The 0.97 hectare vineyard is located at the bottom of the slope, in the heart of the village, and is south facing. On average the vines are over fifty years old. The soil is reddish brown with lots of silex and limestone.
Ratings & Reviews
88-90 Points - Vinous Media:
“The 2022 Aloxe-Corton Clos de Chapitre 1er Cru is delineated and focused on the nose: sapid red berry fruit, hints of oyster shell and marine influences percolating through with time. The palate is medium-bodied and well-balanced. A cool, calm and collected Aloxe-Corton, perhaps because it was the first vineyard harvested. Maybe just missing a bit of grip on the finish, but otherwise, thoroughly enjoyable.” – Neal Martin (Jan 2024)
Jasper Morris' Inside Burgundy:
"First picked as suffering from the heat. Not too much offering on the nose. Quite plump fruit on the palate but with the dry tannins that come from heat stress. Not quite the finesse of his other wines. Drink from 2028-2032." (Oct 2023)