{"product_id":"2018-hudelot-noellat-clos-vougeot-grand-cru","title":"2018 Hudelot-Noellat Clos Vougeot Grand Cru","description":"\u003cp\u003e(93-95)+ Wine Advocate - Aromas of wild berries, spices, peonies, dark chocolate and subtle hints of grilled meats introduce the 2018 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru, a full-bodied, deep and broad-shouldered wine that's deep, concentrated and reserved. It had a late malolactic, making this one of the more backward cuvées in the cellar. There are fully 14 barrels this year, equating to a yield of around 45 hectoliters per hectare from the domaine's 0.69-hectare parcel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2018 Domaine Hudelot-Noëllat Clos Vougeot Grand Cru is a beautifully poised interpretation of one of Burgundy's most iconic Grand Crus. Under the stewardship of Charles Van Canneyt, Domaine Hudelot-Noëllat has become one of the Côte de Nuits' benchmark estates, crafting wines that emphasize elegance, purity and precision over sheer power. The domaine's 0.8-hectare holding, divided between two superb parcels in the finest section of Clos Vougeot, consistently yields a Grand Cru of remarkable harmony and finesse. Approximately 40% new French oak is employed, enhancing complexity while allowing the vineyard's character to remain front and center.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2018 vintage produced wines of exceptional concentration and ripeness, yet Hudelot-Noëllat's restrained winemaking preserved freshness and balance. Rather than emphasizing the muscular side of Clos Vougeot, this bottling showcases the appellation's often-overlooked elegance, with seamless integration of fruit, structure and mineral tension. Critics praised its floral character, freshness and harmonious balance despite the richness of the vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bouquet is immediately captivating, offering aromas of wild blackberry, black cherry and ripe raspberry layered with peony, rose petals and exotic baking spices. As the wine unfolds, notes of dark chocolate, incense, forest floor, graphite and a subtle hint of smoked meat add remarkable depth and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the palate, the wine is full-bodied yet remarkably graceful. A concentrated core of red and black fruit is wrapped in silky, fine-grained tannins that provide structure without heaviness. Vibrant acidity lends energy and lift, while the limestone-rich soils contribute a chalky mineral backbone that carries through the exceptionally long finish. The oak is beautifully integrated, adding subtle notes of vanilla spice and cedar without overshadowing the wine's floral purity and vibrant fruit. Rather than overwhelming with sheer density, the wine impresses through its refinement, precision and effortless balance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ATHERTON WINE IMPORTS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31659242553417,"sku":"19713486","price":279.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0044\/7165\/2425\/products\/HudeCV.png?v=1613011682","url":"https:\/\/www.vintagewinemerchants.com\/products\/2018-hudelot-noellat-clos-vougeot-grand-cru","provider":"Vintage Wine Merchants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}