2021 Alain Hudelot-Noëllat Clos Vougeot
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The 2021 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru comes across a little smudged on the nose with raspberry and strawberry fruit and touches of rose petal and peony. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly rigid tannins. Moderate depth, plenty of sour cherry and bell pepper notes, though I feel that the finish here is undernourished. This is well below the quality that was implied from barrel. Tasted blind at the Burgfest tasting.
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The 2021 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru is quite open and aromatic on the nose with bright red and black fruit, iris flower and touches of blue fruit. The palate is beautifully balanced with a very fine bead of acidity, blood orange and savoury notes. Quite good backbone here, a Clos de Vougeot that deserves cellaring.
The 2021 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru will also merit a bit of patience. Unfurling to reveal aromas of wild berries, smoked duck, sweet spices, petals and orange rind, it's medium to full-bodied, deep and impressively concentrated, with powdery, youthfully firm tannins and lively acids.
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.