Domaine Jean-Marc Boillot "Sous Roches" Monthélie Blanc 2024

In Short

A crisp Chardonnay from Monthélie with citrus and mineral character, built for the cellar and the table.

Quick Facts

• Region: Monthélie, Burgundy
• Vineyard: Sous Roches
• Variety: Chardonnay
• Style: Crisp white
• Best For: Aging, seafood, aperitif

Why We Stock It

Monthélie produces serious Burgundy whites at prices that make sense, and Domaine Jean-Marc Boillot has long been among its finest growers. This wine shows the limestone minerality that defines the appellation without the markup you see on more famous neighbors. It drinks well now but will age through the next decade.

Tasting Profile

Bright and mineral-driven, with the restraint characteristic of cool-climate Chardonnay.

• Aroma: Citrus, green apple, flinty stone
• Palate: Lemon zest, white stone fruits, crisp acidity
• Structure & Finish: Clean, persistent finish with distinctive mineral grip

Winemaking

Fermented and aged in a mix of barrel and stainless steel, a common approach in Burgundy that preserves the wine's acidity and mineral character while adding subtle complexity from oak contact.

Serving & Pairing

Serve at 50 to 55 degrees Fahrenheit, no decanting needed. Pair it with oysters, clams, or other raw shellfish, where its acidity and minerality brighten the brine. It is equally at home alongside a simple roasted white fish or sole meunière.

The Estate

Jean-Marc Boillot is a respected grower in Monthélie with deep roots in the village. He farms his small holdings with care and makes wines that emphasize place over extraction or oak.

Terroir

Monthélie sits at the southern edge of the Côte de Beaune, a cooler pocket where limestone and clay soils produce whites with pronounced mineral precision. The vineyard Sous Roches, named for its rocky character, benefits from south-facing slopes that ripen Chardonnay without forcing it into heaviness.