Extremely Unexploited Potential: Microscopic Quantities Of 2014 Henri Boillot Batard-Montrachet

“This is an outstanding Batard-Montrachet from Henri Boillot, one that comes highly recommended” 
- Neal Martin, Wine Advocate  

2014 is described as the best white wine vintage in Burgundy since 1996. The above quote is from when Neal Martin (Vinous) reviewed wines for Wine Advocate. The Batard-Montrachet from Henri Boillot to which he refers is from the 2014 vintage and provides a fitting introduction to this investment tip.   

This case is a formidable example of unexploited potential. Henri Boillot is deservedly among Burgundy's very best producers, knocking on the door of the top wine elite where Domaine Leflaive and d'Auvenay reside - but at a price far below. While it lasts.... 

Henri Boillot - A Family Business That Strives To Capture The Quality Of Its Vineyards

The Boillot family began making wines in the early 1900s and is today known for producing some of the Côte de Beaune's finest white wines. Henri Boillot was the first to really kick-start the production from the family's wines, and later his son Jean expanded the domain. Jean's son, Henri, was born into the domaine and became responsible for the entire winery in 1975, after working his way up the company's wine ladder step by step.  

In 2000 Henri Boillot built the cellars and winery in Meursault, and in 2008 Henri's son Guillaume joined the team. In 2011, they expanded the cellars and buildings in Meursault, as well as purchased vines in Puligny-Montrachet - particularly in the Batard-Montrachet appellation.     

Domaine Henri Boillot is strategically located between Puligny-Montrachet and Volnay located in Meursault. These two appellations have become their specialty and they work every day to express the essence of these vines.   

Batard-Montrachet Grand Cru

When it comes to white wines from Burgundy, Maursault, Chassagne-Montrachet and Puligny-Montrachet are the most important communes. At Henri Boillot, quality is the common denominator in all the wines that come from the domain. Be it wines like Corton-Charlemagne Blanc, Puligny-Montrachet Mouchere and Batard-Montrachet Grand Cru, which this investment tip is about.    

But Boillot's impressive portfolio is not limited to this, but also includes Meursault Genevrieres, Puligny Montrachet Pucelles and Montrachet.  

Chardonnay In Less Than Sparse Quantities

According to Henri Boillot's own website, their Bartard-Montrachet comes from 0.3223 hectares of the 11-hectare Batard-Montrachet vineyard. Furthermore, they state that they yield 40 hl/ha, which gives an annual production of less than 1,800 bottles.  

Being in Burgundy and even having a grand cru classification, producers must produce between 40-64 hl/ha. The fact that Henri Boillots chooses to keep yields to a minimum show that quality is far more important than quantity.   

This is not just a very high-quality wine. It is even produced in extremely sparse quantities.   

White Wine, Grand Cru, Burgundy. Nothing More Is Needed

The best Burgundy wines come from Côte de Beaune and Côte de Nuits. Around 2 million bottles of grand cru are produced here every year. Of these 2 million, only 400,000 bottles are white. So it is an 80-20 ratio between the main red and white wines in Burgundy. This, combined with a growing global demand for white wine, offers a nice investment potential.   

As mentioned, only 1,800 of these bottles are Henri Boillot's Bartard-Montrachet. 

In Deservedly Excellent Company

White grand cru from Burgundy is coveted if the right producers are behind it. Side by side with Henri Boillot in Côte de Beaune, big players work their wine magic. Names like Domaine d'Auvenay, Domaine Coche-Dury, and Domaine Leflaive draw Burgundy's absolute white wine elite, but right behind them comes Henri Boillot who has proved that their wines can easily play ball.   

Domaine Leflaive also makes a Batard-Montrachet and by comparison, their 2014 vintage gets 93-95 points from Burghound. The same Burghound that awards 96 points to the 2014 Henri Boillot Batard-Montrachet. The 2014 Leflaive costs around € 800 while you can invest in the 2014 Batard-Montrachet from Boillot for € 575.   

Rarewine Invest's Opinion

We will not hide that we at RareWine Invest are enthusiastic about the best white Burgundies. And this 2014 Henri Boillit Batard-Montrachet is in that category. This is supported by the scores for the 2014 vintage, but also by the fact that the high scores are consistent. The quality is thus not isolated and is helping to build a white wine brand that we believe will be one of the very best in the future.   

This is an extremely untapped potential. Henri Boillot has proven that he is among the best white wine producers in Burgundy. But the price far from substantiates that fact. Therefore, the investment potential is great.   

In addition, we are here dealing with a quality white wine in incredibly scarce quantities. Even in a category that is becoming more and more popular. Quality, demand and low supply are the wine investor's best indications for good investment. Here you go: All three here are in action.   

Here, you even have the opportunity to buy an investable batch of a wine that rates higher than Leflaive by Burgundy Burghound - and costs significantly less.   

2014 is the best white wine vintage in Burgundy since 1996. If you are interested in getting a bite of this vintage, this is a formidable opportunity.