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Henri Boillot

Henri Boillot operates as both a négociant and a small domaine, acquiring and vinifying wines across Burgundy's most prestigious appellations with a focus on grand cru and premier cru expressions. The négociant portfolio spans Chambertin ($337 average), Chambertin-Clos de Bèze ($332), Bonnes Mares ($257), Criots-Bâtard-Montrachet ($537), and Clos de Vougeot ($142). The Criots-Bâtard-Montrachet—one of Burgundy's smallest grand cru appellations at 1.57 hectares total—is the highest-priced wine at $537 average across 11 lots, with the 2008 vintage most frequently traded. Chambertin grands crus average $337 across 47 lots with 2009 the peak year. The Chorey-lès-Beaune at $153 average is notably elevated for the appellation, indicating either small production volumes or buyer premium for the Boillot name at every tier. Total auction presence of 201 lots at a $226 average reflects the breadth of the négociant operation and the consistently high critical reception the wines receive—scores in the 90–99 range across multiple cuvées. The house is distinct from Domaine Henri Boillot, the family's Volnay-based domaine that produces separate wines from estate-owned vineyards. The négociant's access to grand cru fruit from multiple appellations in a single vintage is the key value proposition for collectors who track both red and white Burgundy. The négociant's grand cru access—from Chambertin to Criots-Bâtard-Montrachet—in a single portfolio represents a breadth of Burgundy coverage rare outside the major houses and négociants.