2020 Chambolle Musigny
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Hudelot-Noëllat’s village Chambolle is a blend of 11 parcels around the appellation to provide a true expression of the village as a whole. After the concentration of 2019, the 2020 sees a return to Chambolle’s trademark delicacy. This is a precise and pinpoint style of Pinot Noir, with pretty aromas – with fine-boned florals, white pepper, touches of sweet spice and chalky minerality mingling effortlessly with vibrant berry fruit. Don’t be deceived by the wine’s ethereal nature, though; it’s backed up by plenty of concentrated, crunchy raspberry, wild strawberry and red cherry fruit, and effortlessly fine tannins. The only shame is that there’s a good third less of this than normal.
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Jasper Morris MW, Inside Burgundy
Neal Martin, Vinous
More reviews and scores
Once again there is lovely freshness to the cool and airy aromas of red cherry, dark raspberry and spice. I very much like the texture of the mineral-driven, chiseled and vibrant medium-bodied flavors that culminate in a dusty bitter pit fruit-inflected finish that offers excellent depth and persistence for a villages-level wine. One to strongly consider. Drink 2026+.
The 2020 Chambolle-Musigny Village has a vivid bouquet with red cherries, cranberry and violet scents, actually, quite Vosne-like in personality. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, fine acidity, quite poised and tense with a dash of spice on the finish. This is a delicious Chambolle that should give 12-15 years' drinking pleasure.
Glowing black purple. A rich heady dense raspberry fruit, this has everything without being too exaggerated, some tannins some acidity, a wealth of powerful black raspberry fruit, trying to be floral too.
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.