Domaine Genot-Boulanger Volnay 2022
(Burgundy, France) - [VM 91]

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:
From four plots in Volnay, bordering each other, located at the bottom of the hillside, to the south-east of the village, totaling 1.28 hectares of vines. The plots “les Aussy” and “Cros Martin” were planted in the 1980s and “les Echards” and “les Jouères” in the 1950s. Located just below 1er Volnay “Les Roncerets”. The land benefits from a slight slope, on limestone bedrock covered by water-retaining clays. The soil is made up of silt superimposed on ancient alluvium.

Ratings & Reviews

89-91 Points - Vinous Media:
“The 2022 Volnay Village blends Les Echards, Les Jouerres and Les Aussy (no Premier Cru, unlike last year). It has a detailed and quite mineral-driven nose deserving of a light round of applause. Quite elegant. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grain tannins, harmonious if missing a bit of grip on the finish. But it does have a silky smooth texture and should mature well in bottle.” – Neal Martin (Jan 2024)

Jasper Morris' Inside Burgundy:
"From Les Aussy, Echards and Jouères, which last is young vines, all in one block which crosses the three lieux-dits. Clear glowing purple. The nose is not very forthcoming as yet. Elegant, stylish fruit, correctly Volnay on the palate, useful acidity and pleasing length. Drink from 2028-2034." (Oct 2023)