Jean-Marc Boillot was one of the younger generation in Burgundy who was determined to improve his family's wines. In 1984, after vinifying 13 vintages at the family's domaine, Henri Boillot, Jean-Marc walked out in protest, intent on producing highly conc...
The 2022 Grüner Veltliner Smaragd Hochrain is sourced from vines on two different soils within the vineyard—slightly less weathered paragneiss, so vines are less able to penetrate, and deep loess. The palate homes in on savoriness on a fluid, smooth an...
The 2022 Riesling Hochrain Smaragd sports a smoother, gentler vibe. Despite its linearity, there is a guiding light of stone fruit juiciness. It is slightly more generous and more emollient in style, but it shows great precision. Taut, juicy and bright...
The 2022 Riesling Achleiten Smaragd opens with a flinty, smoky aspect before its citrus focus kicks in. The palate is light and transparent, with a lovely fill of fruit held in a tight and stony frame. Gazelle-like, this is incredibly stone-like in nat...