In Meursault, the Boisson family produces sought-after Burgundy wines admired for their purity, tension and precise ageing. Through Boisson-Vadot, Anne Boisson and Pierre Boisson, the domaine offers a refined expression of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Aligoté, in a crystalline, restrained and deeply Burgundian style.

Domaine Boisson — Purity, Tension and Great Precision in Meursault

Based in Meursault, the Boisson family now holds a highly sought-after place among the domaines of the Côte de Beaune. Through the labels Boisson-Vadot, Anne Boisson and Pierre Boisson, this family estate has become known for a style of remarkable purity, built on tension, precise ageing and a highly readable expression of terroir.

Long led by Bernard Boisson, the property has gained increasing recognition with the arrival of Anne and Pierre Boisson, who have brought renewed visibility to the domaine. The wines are defined by a restrained, artisanal and unadorned approach, particularly admired by lovers of great white Burgundy.

History: a family estate in the heart of Meursault

The Boisson family has been established in Meursault for several generations. Under the guidance of Bernard Boisson, then through the work of Anne and Pierre Boisson, the domaine has gradually asserted a strong identity: precise, understated wines built on grape quality, accurate ripeness and refined ageing.

The particularity of the estate also lies in the coexistence of several family signatures: Boisson-Vadot, Anne Boisson and Pierre Boisson. These labels express the same underlying philosophy while offering nuances according to cuvée, parcel and ageing choices.

In recent vintages, the wines of the Boisson family have become especially sought after. Their success rests less on fashion than on a true stylistic coherence: taut, luminous and precise whites capable of ageing gracefully, alongside fine, straight and highly drinkable reds.

Terroir: Meursault and the climats of the Côte de Beaune

The domaine works a collection of parcels mainly located in Meursault and neighbouring villages of the Côte de Beaune. The vines produce cuvées from Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Aligoté, with particular attention paid to limestone soils, exposures and the natural ripeness of the grapes.

The terroirs of Meursault bring the whites a remarkable combination of volume, tension and depth. The finest lieux-dits produce wines that are both dense and slender, combining flesh, minerality, aromatic brightness and a long saline finish.

The reds, made from Pinot Noir across several Côte de Beaune appellations, favour clear fruit, fine tannins and a fresh frame. They elegantly complete a range dominated by great whites, while preserving the same search for clarity and restraint.

Viticulture and vinification: soil work and discreet ageing

The domaine favours attentive viticulture, with soil work, ploughing and vineyard practices aimed at preserving the natural balance of the vines. Harvesting is carried out by hand, with rigorous sorting in order to retain fruit quality and purity.

In the cellar, vinification seeks to avoid any heaviness. Ageing is long, precise and carried out with a limited proportion of new oak, in order to preserve tension, aromatic transparency and the mineral sensation of the wines. The objective remains constant: to support the substance without masking the identity of the place.

Wine style

The whites of the Boisson family are defined by straightness, energy and aromatic precision. They offer notes of lemon, pear, fresh apple, white flowers, wet stone, fine hazelnut and sometimes a lightly smoky touch. The palate remains taut and salivating, with a long, clean finish.

The reds show a more delicate profile, built on clear fruit, fine tannins and freshness. They express cherry, raspberry, sweet spices and a supple texture, in a pure, digestible style with no search for over-concentration.

Emblematic cuvées

Ageing and gastronomic pairings

The great whites of the Boisson family can evolve positively for 8 to 20 years, depending on cuvée, vintage and storage conditions. The finest Meursault wines gain complexity, depth and nuances of hazelnut, fine wax, candied citrus and warm stone with time.

The whites pair beautifully with noble fish, shellfish, poultry in cream sauce, mushroom risotto, Burgundy cheeses, lemon-led cuisine and dishes based on brown butter. The reds work well with roast poultry, veal, farmhouse pork, duck, mushrooms, root vegetables and mature cheeses.