2022 Alain Hudelot-Noellat Meursault Clos des Ecoles [JM91][WA90]

Producer: Alain Hudelot-Noellat  
Region: Meursault, Cote de Beaune, Burgundy, France  
Varietal: Chardonnay   
Year: 2022 

Jasper Morris, 91 Points 

"In bottle. Pale in colour with an attractive nose, the perfume of fruit which is correctly ripe. Fresh behind, still good acidity. Clean, pretty and will fill out from here. Very persistent. Drink from 2027-2032." 

Wine Advocate, 90 Points 

"Bursting with aromas of pear, sweet citrus fruit, toasted nuts and spices, the 2022 Meursault Clos des Ecoles is medium to full-bodied, fleshy and charming, with lively acids and a complex, gently oak-inflected finish. Charles Van Canneyt has produced a beautiful range of 2022s—but that won't surprise readers familiar with this estate's consistent excellence. Van Canneyt has had the reins here for over a decade now, and his approach has crystalized: the predominantly destemmed fruit, retained intact, is fermented in cement tanks for a classical maceration of two to three weeks. Élevage is in barrels now predominantly sourced from Cavin, with Cadus in a supporting role, and lasts fully 18 months, with the exception of the Bourgogne Rouge, which is bottled before harvest. These uncomplicated methods, combined with an enviable palette of appellations planted with notably old vines, produce elegant, charming wines with impressive substance and aging potential. I've been buying them for my own cellar since my student days, so this is an address I warmly recommend." 

Alcohol: 13% 

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