The domain was established by Henri Boillot's grandfather at the beginning of the twentieth century. The Boillot family began to make wine in the early 1900s. My grandfather, Henri, was the first to exploit the vines that belonged to the family; then my father, Jean, went on to expand the domain. I came on board in 1975, after working my way up the ladder, which is essential in a family-run domain. I became responsible for the winery as a whole. In 1995, I started my negociant business. In 2000, we built the cellars and winery in Meursault. In 2005, I suceeded in keeping the domain whole by buying out my brother and sister.

Burgundy is a region in east-central France known for its wine, including namesake Pinot Noirs, Chablis and Beaujolais. The area is crisscrossed by a network of navigable canals and studded with grand châteaux, some of which, are now luxury hotels. The capital, Dijon, of mustard fame, is home to the imposing Palace of the Dukes, where the distinguished Musée des Beaux-Arts was established in 1787.