Buying options
Tasting notes
From a mere 0.28 hectares, this is a seductive and regal Grand Cru in 2021. The aristocracy of this site shines through, with haunting perfume and sumptuous depths to the sweet fruit. It’s elegant yet rich, with nuanced, smoky tones and outstandingly fine tannins that add texture to the long and plush palate of this very fine Pinot Noir. A remarkable wine.
Critic scores
Average Score
Allen Meadows, Burghound
Neal Martin, Vinous
More reviews and scores
A gorgeously spicy nose includes notes of plum, dark pinot fruit, crushed leaf, violet, clove and plenty of exotic Asian-style tea. There is fine volume and richness to the attractively textured, even velvety, larger-scaled flavors that display excellent balance on the firm, moderately austere and built-to-age finale.
The 2021 Richebourg Grand Cru has a beautifully defined bouquet that is focused and vivacious, very complex, quite floral in style and actually like Romanée-Saint-Vivant. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, crisp and edgy, very saline with a persistent finish. This seems to unfold with each swirl of the glass, yet you can tell there is hidden depth to this Richebourg that time will reveal. This is pure class.
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.