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Burgundy’s dynamic Domaine Génot-Boulanger with owner
A 67 Pall Mall masterclass in London featuring Domaine Génot-Boulanger and Guillaume Lavolée, with two 2018 wines and a focus on 2023 releases.
About the event
The masterclass focus
This masterclass at 67 Pall Mall in London brings Guillaume Lavolée to present Domaine Génot-Boulanger. The tasting includes two wines from the 2018 vintage and places its main focus on the 2023 releases, with both white and red wines in the selection.
Wines in the line-up
The named line-up spans Burgundy appellations and crus across several vintages: 2017 Corton, Les Combes, Grand Cru; 2018 Beaune, Les Grèves, 1er Cru; 2018 Pommard Clos Blanc, 1er Cru; 2022 Pommard, Vieilles Vignes; 2023 Corton-Charlemagne, Grand Cru; 2023 Mercurey, En Sazenay, 1er Cru; 2023 Puligny Montrachet, Les Nosroyes; 2023 Meursault, Clos du Cromin; and 2023 Meursault, Les Bouchères, 1er Cru.
The domaine behind the wines
Domaine Génot-Boulanger began when Charles-Henri Génot and Marie Boulanger moved to Meursault and bought vineyards in Mercurey in 1974. The estate later expanded across the Côte d’Or and Côte de Nuits, and Aude and Guillaume Lavollée now lead the fourth generation.
Its recent work includes conversion to organic farming. Winemaking is described as non-interventionist, using indigenous yeasts, gentle extractions, some whole-bunch use, and 20% new oak.
Schedule and room
The session is listed for Wednesday 29 April in the St. James’s Room. The schedule shows a glass on arrival at 18:30, the masterclass starting at 19:00, and ending at 20:30.
Frequently asked questions
Which wines are highlighted in the tasting?
The tasting includes two wines from the 2018 vintage and focuses mainly on the 2023 releases, with both white and red wines. The named line-up includes wines from Corton, Beaune, Pommard, Corton-Charlemagne, Mercurey, Puligny Montrachet, and Meursault.
Who is presenting the masterclass?
Guillaume Lavolée is listed as the host, co-owner, and winemaker for Domaine Génot-Boulanger, and he is the person presenting the domaine at this masterclass.
What is Domaine Génot-Boulanger’s background?
The domaine was started by Charles-Henri Génot and Marie Boulanger after they moved to Meursault and bought vineyards in Mercurey in 1974. It later grew across the Côte d’Or and Côte de Nuits, with Aude and Guillaume Lavollée now leading the estate.
What winemaking approach is described?
The domaine has undertaken conversion to organic farming. Its winemaking is described as non-interventionist, with indigenous yeasts, gentle extractions, some whole-bunch use, and 20% new oak.
When does the event take place?
It takes place on Wednesday 29 April. The listed schedule gives a glass on arrival at 18:30, the masterclass at 19:00, and the end time at 20:30.
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