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Initial bricking. I have had the pleasure of trying this many times over the years and it has arrived at its peak with its fully mature secondary aromas that reflect notes of spice, red berry fruit and Asian-style tea along with soft floral and sous-bois wisps. There is still good verve to the utterly delicious middle weight flavors that exude a subtle minerality that continues onto the impressively complex and persistent finish where a hint of dryness is in evidence. To my taste this has not only arrived at its peak but I would be looking for reason to drink up over the next five years or so as I suspect that the dryness may become progressively more pronounced. To be sure, this remains a lovely Richebourg but I sense a certainly fragility developing.
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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Moderately saturated palish red. Very sexy, open-knit perfume of raspberry, truffle, mulch and menthol. Not a powerhouse but boasts lovely retention of fruit and finesse, with its flavors of strawberry, raspberry, truffle and spices nicely framed by bright acidity. The tannins are still a bit tight but the firmly structured finish displays lovely rising spicy length. This perfumed but youthfully reserved wine should continue to mellow with further time in the cellar.
Moderately saturated palish red. Very sexy, open-knit perfume of raspberry, truffle, mulch and menthol. Not a powerhouse but boasts lovely retention of fruit and finesse, with its flavors of strawberry, raspberry, truffle and spices nicely framed by bright acidity. The tannins are still a bit tight but the firmly structured finish displays lovely rising spicy length. This perfumed but youthfully reserved wine should continue to mellow with further time in the cellar. (ST) 92+
Moderately saturated palish red. Very sexy, open-knit perfume of raspberry, truffle, mulch and menthol. Not a powerhouse but boasts lovely retention of fruit and finesse, with its flavors of strawberry, raspberry, truffle and spices nicely framed by bright acidity. The tannins are still a bit tight but the firmly structured finish displays lovely rising spicy length. This perfumed but youthfully reserved wine should continue to mellow with further time in the cellar.
About the producer
Founded in 1962 by Alain Hudelot and based in Chambolle-Musigny, Domaine Hudelot-Noëllat is today run by Alain’s grandson Charles van Canneyt and has become one of the region’s most respected estates.