2016 Nuits St Georges Aux Bas de Combes
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(these vines from deeper, clay-rich soil were not frosted but nonetheless yielded a modest crop): Good bright red. Slightly high-toned aromas of medicinal cherry lifted by rocky minerality. Juicy and tightly wound, even a bit hard in the early going, with its cherry, menthol and licorice flavors complicated by mint and herb nuances and even a suggestion of citrus fruits. Shows good savory extract but could use more sweetness. The tannins come across as a bit dry today.
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Neal Martin, Wine Advocate
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The 2016 Nuits Saint-Georges Au Bas de Combe has a tightly wound bouquet, a little tertiary in style, seeming to shut down a little in the glass instead of opening. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly chewy tannin, a noticeable marine influence on the mid-palate and a straightforward finish that just needs to evolve more complexity.
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.