The Domaine Boursot is a story both of Burgundy’s past and present. The estate was founded in 1550 (not a typo) by Guillaume Boursot, and has been handed down over centuries and generations in the tiny town of Chambolle-Musigny. The current winemakers, brothers Romaric and Romuald, are 15th generation vignerons farming an enviable collection of vines around the Côte de Nuits.
The family’s vines range from regional to Grand Cru, and concentrate around their hometown of Chambolle. The brothers’ recent improvements in cellar infrastructure and technology have begun to pay off – their wines get better every year, and no longer fly under the radar of the critics. Bill Nanson (Burgundy Report) calls them “delicious, consistently excellent;” Steen Öhman (Winehog) finds them “forward, quite vivid…truly exciting.” We love Boursot’s style, which combines Chambolle’s graceful essence with a sturdy, characterful core.
We’re excited to offer both of Boursot’s Bourgogne Côte d’Or cuvées, delicious bottlings from regional-level vines in Chambolle-Musigny. Both will provide immediate enjoyment and extraordinary value.
Bourgogne Côte d’Or blanc 2023 ($295/case)
We’ve never offered Boursot’s white before, but this year’s was too good to pass up. From vines in Chambolle near the RN-74, this is beautiful everyday white Burgundy. The oak treatment is extremely light and well integrated, and the wine is mostly a fruit-and-stone play. The nose shows clean lemon fruit with a hint of floral perfume and dry grape skin. The mouth is pretty, fresh, middleweight and lively. It calls for a patio and a warm summer evening rather than a magnificent Sunday feast. Useful, carefree, and a screaming bargain at under $25.
Bourgogne Côte d’Or rouge 2023 ($295/case)
Many readers will already know this cuvée, and for good reason – it’s among our favorite Bourgogne rouge as well. Like its white counterpart, this cuvée doesn’t take itself too seriously. Sure, it’s from vines in Chambolle-Musigny, a town responsible for some of the world’s finest bottles, but Boursot’s is humble, vibrant, and flat out delicious. The wine sees 25% old oak barrels (none new) and shows the faintest touch of earthy wood below the lovely fruit. That subtle Boursot rusticity that draws so many of our customers to this producer is here, but all wrapped up in a friendly, easygoing package. Another winner, and another bargain.
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Wines part of September Futures, expected December 2025
Available by the case and half-case
Discounts do not apply, shipping extra
