Domaine Lucien Boillot, Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru (Burgundy, France) Les Cherbaudes 2006

($85, Kermit Lynch):  Although the Les Cherbaudes vineyard has good neighbors, adjacent to the Grand Cru Chapelle-Chambertin and just down the hill from Grand Crus Chambertin-Clos de Beze and Mazis-Chambertin, it lacks the prestige of Gevrey’s best Premier Crus, Clos St. Jacques and Les Cazetiers.  And that’s a good thing because, while expensive, this wine actually offers good value considering it’s from Burgundy’s most famous commune.  Domaine Lucien Boillot’s talents are evident in this wine.  Great aromatics predict expansive flavors.  This is quintessential Burgundy– flavor without weight.  Red fruit flavors are imperceptibly interwoven with earthy notes.  It’s a plush and balanced wine that exceeds the expectation of the vintage. 94 Michael Apstein Jul 13, 2010