2014 Alain Hudelot-Noëllat Clos Vougeot
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Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2014 tasting, Hudelot-Noëllat's 2014 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru never approached the quality of the Richebourg or Romanée-Saint-Vivant from barrel, and now in bottle, it seemed to stutter along. It has a slightly pinched nose: redcurrant and cranberry, but not much intensity or flow compared to its peers. The palate is medium-bodied with dry and quite firm tannins. I speculated whether there was some whole-bunch fruit in here because it felt a little raw on the finish. It might be just at an awkward phase, but still, the 2015 is surely going to be far superior. Tasted September 2017.
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Neal Martin
Jancis Robinson MW
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Very sweet start but without real bottom or subtlety. Rather raw overall. (JR)
Good deep red with ruby highlights. Restrained aromas of licorice, violet and minerals. Conveys a youthfully medicinal quality and an impression of power to its brooding black cherry, dark chocolate and menthol flavors but this grand cru is less filled in today than the Malconsorts. Finishes with substantial tannins and salinity. This will need extended cellaring.
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.