2021 Domaine Lucien Boillot Pommard 1er Cru "Les Fremiers", Burgundy, FranceABOUT THIS WINE Yields are limited to 30 to 45 hl ha, no chemical fertilizers are used, the soil is plowed to promote diversity and health, all grapes are harvested by hand and vinified at the domaine in Gevrey Chambertin, grapes are de stemmed most years, the must is cold soaked for 3 to 5 days to best extract color and aroma from the grapes, fermentation is 100% natural and lasts for 18 to 21 days, punching down of the cap occurs twice daily,

he took the audacious step in the 1950s of concentrating on his vines in an as yet unknown area

Maturation occurs in a combination of used French oak barrels

in which he introduced biodynamic practices

5 hectares of this prime vineyard made up predominantly of very steep parcels

held inside the Opener

and fermented naturally for 18-21 days in enamel and stainless steel with twice-daily punch downs

The grapes are sourced from a steep west-facing vineyard behind the Grand Cru hill on the right bank of the Serein

Kermit Lynch

four different wines including the 1997 vintage of Cabernet-Merlot are sold in 45 states and 15 foreign countries

Adding to the challenging conditions are the fierce winds from the Atlantic Ocean and Sahara desert

Weekly topping-up ensures the barrels are fully filled

With vineyards positioned on four different slopes of the Etna volcano: North