Lucien Boillot Puligny Montrachet 1er Cru Les Perrieres 2016

Lucien Boillot Puligny Montrachet 1er Cru Les Perrières 2016 is a Premier Cru white Burgundy from 100% Chardonnay, bottled at 13.5% ABV in a standard 750ml format. What distinguishes this wine is its origin: Pierre Boillot acquired the Les Perrières parcel in 2006 by trading prized Volnay vines, making it an uncommon white in a domaine celebrated primarily for reds from the Côte de Nuits.

Quick Facts: ABV: 13.5%  |  Origin: Puligny-Montrachet, Burgundy, France  |  Vintage: 2016  |  Producer: Domaine Lucien Boillot & Fils

Production & Heritage

Domaine Lucien Boillot & Fils is headquartered in Gevrey-Chambertin, a village more commonly associated with powerful Pinot Noir than white wine. When a small parcel in Les Perrières came up for sale in 2006, Pierre Boillot — the domaine's current steward — offered a plot of his Volnay vines in exchange, ultimately securing the site despite opposition from local Puligny residents who resisted an "outsider" acquiring such a prestigious vineyard. The Premier Cru Les Perrières climat sits on limestone-rich, stony soils — the name itself references "pierre" (stone) — producing wines of pronounced minerality and structure that set them apart from the rounder, more fruit-forward expressions typical of neighboring Puligny vineyards.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: The nose opens with a floral lift before moving into bright lemon and orange citrus tones. There is a subtle stony undertone that hints at the vineyard's chalky limestone terroir.

Taste: On the palate, citrus and white fruit dominate the entry, giving way to a pronounced rocky minerality at mid-palate. The wine carries notable volume and roundness, balanced by a steely, mouth-watering acidity with a limey edge. Layered and complex, it unfolds gradually across the palate despite a relatively light frame.

Finish: The finish is long and persistent, with lingering mineral tension and a subtle floral echo. A fine thread of acidity carries the flavors well past the last sip, keeping the wine precise and taut.

How to Drink Les Perrières 2016

This wine is best served neat in a proper white Burgundy glass at around 12–14°C (54–57°F), allowing its layered aromatics to open fully. Given its Premier Cru pedigree and mineral complexity, it rewards patient sipping without embellishment. If paired with food rather than cocktails, lean into dishes that complement its stony citrus profile — see the pairing suggestions below.

Best For

• Gifting a serious Burgundy collector seeking lesser-known domaine bottlings
• A special dinner centered on refined seafood or poultry courses
• Cellaring as a benchmark of the well-regarded 2016 Burgundy white vintage
• Exploring the rare white wine side of a domaine renowned for its Côte de Nuits reds

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Les Perrières 2016 taste like? It leads with lemon and white fruit flavors wrapped around a core of steely, rocky minerality, balanced by vibrant acidity and a long, floral finish.

How does Les Perrières 2016 compare to Henri Boillot Clos de la Mouchère? Henri Boillot's Clos de la Mouchère is a monopole parcel within Les Perrières, typically produced in larger volumes with broader critical coverage. Lucien Boillot's bottling comes from a small, separately acquired parcel in the same vineyard and tends toward a leaner, more mineral-driven expression rather than the weightier, more oak-influenced style often associated with Henri Boillot's wines.

Is Les Perrières 2016 good for cellaring? Yes — the 2016 vintage in white Burgundy produced wines with excellent acidity and structure, and this Premier Cru bottling has the mineral backbone and concentration to develop further complexity over the next several years in proper storage.

Where is Les Perrières 2016 made? The grapes are grown in the Les Perrières Premier Cru vineyard in the commune of Puligny-Montrachet, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France. The wine is produced and bottled by Domaine Lucien Boillot & Fils, based in Gevrey-Chambertin.

What foods pair well with Les Perrières 2016? Grilled Dover sole benefits from the wine's citrus acidity and mineral weight. Roast chicken with a lemon-herb jus mirrors its aromatic profile. Raw oysters or ceviche echo the stony, saline character of the wine. A mature Comté or Gruyère cheese complements its richness without overwhelming the delicate finish. Lobster risotto with a touch of saffron provides a luxurious textural match.

What sizes does Les Perrières 2016 come in? This wine is available in the standard 750ml bottle format.

Is Les Perrières 2016 worth the price? This bottling positions as a premium Premier Cru white Burgundy from a small-production domaine. Given the rarity of the parcel within Lucien Boillot's otherwise red-dominant portfolio and the high quality of the 2016 vintage, it represents strong value relative to more widely marketed Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru bottlings.

Why Les Perrières 2016?

The story of this wine begins with an unusual acquisition — Pierre Boillot traded Volnay vines, a significant sacrifice, to secure a tiny foothold in one of Puligny-Montrachet's most mineral-driven Premier Cru sites. That determination shows in the glass: this is not a soft, crowd-pleasing white Burgundy but a taut, stony, vertically structured Chardonnay built around limestone and acidity. As a rare white wine from a domaine defined by its Gevrey-Chambertin and Volnay reds, it offers a genuinely different perspective on Puligny-Montrachet terroir. The 2016 vintage, widely praised for balanced ripeness and natural freshness in white Burgundy, provides an ideal frame for the vineyard's character to shine.