The deep and complex nose soars from the glass in a blaze of black cherries, plums, gamebirds, a touch of chocolate, incipient notes of bonfire, a lovely base of soil.On the palate the wine is deep, full-bodied and complex, with a superb core of pure fruit, ripe tannins, lovely focus and grip and a very long, plush and tangy finish.
Reviews:
- Allen Meadows: Trace of oak char and discreet, reserved spicy black fruit and rich, full-bodied flavors supported by ripe, dusty tannins and a fine, intense finish. Harmonious and long though not especially big or powerful. Consistent with the traditional Hudelot style emphasizing finesse and elegance.
- John Gilman: The deep and complex nose soars from the glass in a blaze of black cherries, plums, gamebirds, a touch of chocolate, incipient notes of bonfire, a lovely base of soil.On the palate the wine is deep, full-bodied and complex, with a superb core of pure fruit, ripe tannins, lovely focus and grip and a very long, plush and tangy finish.
Producer Information
Domaine Hudelot-Noëllat is a Burgundy producer of high-quality Pinot Noir from prestigious sites in the Côte de Nuits. The domaine was founded in Vougeot by Alain Hudelot in 1962, although the Hudelot family can trace its history in Burgundy back to before the French Revolution. Hudelot married Odile Noëllat in the 1970s, which increased the domaine’s holdings – the Noëllat family has its own significant history in Burgundy. In 2008, Alain retired and his grandson, Charles van Canneyt, took over running the estate alongside cellarmaster Vincent Munier. The domaine has roughly 10 hectares (24 acres) of vineyards with plots in four villages (Chambolle-Musigny, Vougeot, Vosne-Romanée and Nuits-Saint-Georges) and in 15 different designated sites. The highest tier of Pinot Noir comes from the grand cru vineyards Richbourg, Romanée-Saint-Vivant and Clos de Vougeot. Hudelot-Noëllatt has a reputation for high vine ages, which it maintains through methodical replanting. The average age is more than 50 years, with several vineyard plantings dating back to 1920, including parcels in Romanée-Saint-Vivant.
