2013 Alain Hudelot-Noellat Richebourg Grand Cru, Cote de Nuits, France 750ml

2013 Alain Hudelot-Noellat Richebourg Grand Cru, Cote de Nuits, France 750ml

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Pairing
Duck, Goose and Game Birds
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Tasting notes
There are no issues with reduction here as the overtly spicy nose features cool and ultra-pure notes of essence of red currant, violets and a touch of plum, all of which is trimmed is subtle hints of sandalwood. The intense, muscular and large-scaled flavors exude a fine bead of minerality and while there is ample power and punch this is a Richebourg of relative refinement. Note that though this is quite firmly structured it is the epitome of what I like to describe as power without weight.

Producer

Alain Hudelot-Noellat

Domaine Hudelot-Noëllat wines have been amongst the best in Burgundy for generations. The domaine was run by Alain Hudelot-Noëllat for over 30 years until 2007, when Alain turned 67 In 2008 he stepped down when his grandson, Charles van Canneyt completed his formal wine studies in Dijon University and the following stage and took over the domaine. Since 2005 Alain has been helped by Vincent Meunier, who continues to work with Charles. It turned out that this fantastic domaine further excelled from being one of the best in the entire Cote d’Or to the highest level, with its top wines – ...