Pierre Boisson Wines, Meursault (10 Fine Bottles, Winemaking)

Domaine Boisson Vadot, one of the finest cult-producers in Meursault, had managed to stay under the radar for many years. 

But, no longer!

The family holdings, best known for their flinty, powerful Chardonnay-based wines, now collaboratively produce them under the Pierre Boisson and Anne Boisson labels. 

In this article, we’ll be exploring the Domaine’s Pierre Boisson range of fine wine. We’ll discover the taste of 10 expressive bottles, their age-worthiness and also take a peek at Domaine Boisson Vadot winemaking.

Note: Don’t confuse this Pierre Boisson with Jean Pierre Boisson of Domaine du Père Caboche, more often associated with the La Crau vineyard in Châteauneuf du Pape.

Pierre Boisson Wines of Domaine Boisson Vadot

The Boisson family have been vignerons for over two centuries, with family holdings in the Meursault commune of Côte de Beaune, Burgundy. 

The estate produces a range of Premier Cru, village wines, and regional Bourgogne wines from its home base and other locations - including Auxey-Duresses and Monthélie. 

The 10-hectare estate belonging to the Boisson family is run by siblings Pierre and Anne Boisson - with the wines labeled as ‘Pierre Boisson’ or ‘Anne Boisson.’ 

Previous vintages produced by their father, Bernard Boisson, carry the Domaine Boisson Vadot title. 

Their wine style has been said to resemble that of Domaine Coche-Dury in some ways. This is unsurprising since Pierre Boisson is known to compare winemaking notes with his old school friend, Raphael Coche (of Coche-Dury.) 

Let’s have a look at some excellent bottles to buy now. 

10 Pierre Boisson Vintages to Delight You in 2022

Here’s a selection of Premier Cru, Bourgogne Blanc and village wines from the Pierre Boisson range: 

• 2017 Boisson-Vadot 'Pierre Boisson' Meursault Les Grands Charrons
• 2018 Boisson-Vadot 'Pierre Boisson' Meursault Les Criots
• 2016 Boisson-Vadot 'Pierre Boisson' Meursault
• 2018 Boisson-Vadot 'Pierre Boisson' En Reugne
• 2018 Boisson-Vadot 'Pierre Boisson' Murgey de Limozin Bourgogne Blanc
• 2017 Boisson-Vadot 'Pierre Boisson' Auxey-Duresses Les Clous
• 2018 Boisson-Vadot 'Pierre Boisson' Bourgogne Blanc Les Herbeux
• 2019 Boisson-Vadot 'Pierre Boisson' Auxey-Duresses Premier Cru Rouge
• 2019 Boisson-Vadot 'Pierre Boisson' Monthelie
• 2015 Boisson-Vadot 'Pierre Boisson' Bourgogne Blanc

1. 2017 Boisson-Vadot 'Pierre Boisson' Meursault Les Grands Charrons, Cote de Beaune, France ($160)

This Les Grands Charrons unfurls with citrus oil, pear, wheat toast, and beeswax notes. On the palate, this medium to full-bodied wine is precise and concentrated with a bright spine of acidity. 

2. 2018 Boisson-Vadot 'Pierre Boisson' Meursault Les Criots, Cote de Beaune, France ($120)

The 2018 Les Criots bursts with aromas of ripe pear, citrus oil, blanched almond, and wheat toast. Its medium to full-bodied palate is layered and satiny with a brilliantly concentrated core. 

3. 2016 Boisson-Vadot 'Pierre Boisson' Meursault, Cote de Beaune, France ($100)

This lovely Meursault wine is rich, round, and savory. Tasting notes include juicy yellow stone fruit and citrus, leading to a nutty, mineral finish.

4. 2018 Boisson-Vadot 'Pierre Boisson' En Reugne, Auxey-Duresses Premier Cru, France ($100)

This Premier Cru offering from Auxey-Duresses displays apple, green pear, lemon, and floral aromas. On the palate, it’s concentrated and pure with a chalky finish.

5. 2018 Boisson-Vadot 'Pierre Boisson' Murgey de Limozin Bourgogne Blanc, Burgundy, France ($60)

Aromas of orange oil, white flowers, pear, and wheat toast preface this Bourgogne Blanc Murgey de Limozin. Medium to full-bodied on the palate, it’s layered, fleshy, and beautifully balanced.  

6. 2017 Boisson-Vadot 'Pierre Boisson' Auxey-Duresses Les Clous, Cote de Beaune, France ($60)

The 2017 Les Clous wine offers aromas of wood and sesame. On the palate, notes of exotic fruit and sesame lead to an excellent finish.  

7. 2018 Boisson-Vadot 'Pierre Boisson' Bourgogne Blanc Les Herbeux, Burgundy, France ($60)

The Les Herbeux wine is crafted from 20 year old vines. This wine opens with aromas of apple, pear, hazelnut, soil, and a hint of new oak. The palate is full-bodied and vibrant, with good length on the complex finish.

8. 2019 Boisson-Vadot 'Pierre Boisson' Auxey-Duresses Premier Cru Rouge, Cote de Beaune, France ($50)   

This Premier Cru red bursts with cherries, dried flowers, blackcurrant, and rich soil aromas. On the palate, it offers a juicy core of expressive fruit and melted tannins, with an impressively lengthy finish. 

9. 2019 Boisson-Vadot 'Pierre Boisson' Monthelie, Cote de Beaune, France ($50)

The 2019 Monthelie displays a bouquet of red fruit and woody aromas. The palate offers a good amount of freshness with predominant tasting notes of red fruit, ending on a persistent mineral finish. 

10. 2015 Boisson-Vadot 'Pierre Boisson' Bourgogne Blanc, Burgundy, France ($40) 

This expressive Bourgogne Blanc offers aromas of sour lemon, green apple, lime zest, peach, and white spice. The full, rounded palate offers more notes of lemon, lime zest, green apple, and white spice, with well-balanced acidity and a mineral finish.

At this point, you may be wondering if these wines are age-worthy? 

Do Pierre Boisson Wines Age Well?

While the Bourgogne tier of wines from Pierre Boisson is primarily meant for early drinking, the Premier Cru and village wines can develop more in the cellar. 

Examples include the 2017 Meursault Les Grands Charrons and the 2017 Auxey-Duresses Les Clous cuvées, which can age up to about 20 years. 

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Let’s look at the winemaking practices of the Boisson family.

Winemaking at Domaine Boisson Vadot

Organic farming and minimal intervention are at the core of Domaine Boisson-Vadot's winemaking practices, especially when nurturing their many old vines. 

This allows the production of exotic, zesty, and mineral wines from lieux-dits like Criots and Perchots that have a vine age of 30-50 years old.

The wines are fermented on indigenous yeasts and aged 19-22 months in oak barrels. New oak is used sparingly — about 25-30% for the top cuvées, less for the village wines and regional Bourgogne bottlings. Bottling is performed at the Domaine with no filtration.

A Bottle Of Intense Old-Vine Meursault For You To Enjoy!

For centuries, the Boisson family has been making delicious Meursault wine, though they’re not particularly well-known beyond France’s borders. 

Recent years, however, have seen a change in this, with an almost cult-like following form in places like New York for the beautiful vintages they produce.

Interested in buying wine from this fine Meursault producer?

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