2015 Alain Hudelot-Noellat Richebourg Grand Cru, Cote de Nuits, France 750ml

2015 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

Somewhat surprisingly this is actually more aromatically expressive with its elegant and super-fresh array of liqueur-like dark berries, violet, lavender and impressive range of spices. There is much more volume, power and muscle to the full-bodied flavors that brim with minerality on the explosively long and impeccably well-balanced finish. This is a very serious Riche that is built-to-age and unlike the Romanée St. Vivant, is not likely to make an especially good early drink.

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 – ...