Hudelot-Noellat Bourgogne Rouge 2015

With a cache of superb vineyards brought together by the marriage of Alain Hudelot to Odile Noëllat from Vosne Romanée in 1960 Hudelot-Noëllat is a consistent first-rate red Burgundy producer. Their philosophy is simple, maintaining high average vine age, organic viticultural practices, ploughed vineyards and low yields. The elevage is controlled by Alain’s grandson Charles van Canneyt. Ferments commence naturally and rise to about 32˚C and may
include up to ten per cent stems. The wines are racked following the malo and are neither fined nor filtered prior to bottling. Four tonnelleries can be found in their cool deep cellar with the majority being low toast Francois Frères The Grand Crus receive up to 100% new wood, one-third new for the villages and two-thirds for the premiers.

“This is definitely one of the top domaines in Burgundy, for when Alain Hudelot’s wines are on song, they are truly magnificent.” Clive Coates