2021 Alain Hudelot-Noellat Vosne-Romanee [D93][WA90-92][[JG90]

Producer: Alain Hudelot-Noellat  
Region: Vosne-Romanee, Cote de Nuits, Burgundy, France 
Varietal: Pinot Noir 
Year: 2021 

Decanter, 93 Points 

"Elegant and supple, it may lack the concentration of some from this domaine, but it has an echo of the cherry and violet aromas of Suchots within a lighter, fresher frame. In short, a very nice result at the village level. This Vosne is produced from a single parcel of 0.78ha in Bas Maizières, located downslope from Suchots. The vines are nearly 40 years of age and in 2020 they were picked at 13% potential alcohol. Drinking Window 2025 - 2040." 

Wine Advocate, 90-92 Points 

"Aromas of cassis, dark berries, sweet spices and loamy soil introduce the 2020 Vosne-Romanée Village, a medium to full-bodied, lively and concentrated wine that's more tightly wound and youthfully primary than its Chambolle-Musigny counterpart. Framed by bright acids and powdery tannins, it reveals terrific potential. Somewhat lower in alcohol than his 2019 portfolio but just as striking and sensual in style, Charles Van Canneyt has produced a brilliant range of wines in the 2020 vintage—including what may well be his best Richebourg (to mention only one cuvée out of several by name) to date. Harvest began on August 28th and only lasted a few days, delivering wines of striking concentration and energy. Everything reviewed here comes warmly recommended and will be well worth seeking out." 

John Gilman, 90 Points 

"I love the vibrancy on both the nose and palate of the 2020 Vosne-Romanée from Domaine Hudelot-Noëllat. The bouquet jumps from the glass in a blaze of black plums, black raspberries, gamebird, raw cocoa, a lovely base of soil tones, woodsmoke and vanillin oak. On the palate the wine is bright, full-bodied and sappy at the core, with lovely transparency and grip, well-measured tannins, lovely acids and fine balance on the long, focused and complex finish. Another lovely villages in the making here. 2029-2060+" 

Alcohol: 13% 

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