Alain Hudelot-Noellat, Vosne-Romanee Premier Cru, Les Suchots, Burgundy

An introduction to Alain Hudelot-Noellat, Vosne-Romanee Premier Cru, Les Suchots, Burgundy

At 13 hectares, Les Suchots is the largest Premier Cru site in Vosne-Romanée, an esteemed appellation located in the iconic Burgundy region in eastern France. Found among illustrious Grand Cru sites, Les Suchots has a reputation for superior Premier Cru wines and many believe it deserves promotion to the top tier of Burgundy’s wine classification. Alain Hudelot-Noëlla Vosne-Romanée Les Suchots Premier Cru is made from old vines, boasting spicy cassis, blackberry, dark chocolate and game notes in a textured, energetic wine. Renowned critics regularly award Domaine Alain Hudelot-Noëlla Vosne-Romanée Les Suchots Premier Cru with 95+ points, such as Falstaff’s 96-point score for the 2020 vintage. This Les Suchots is suitable for up to four decades of cellaring. The domaine produces 2,500 bottles annually.

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Understanding Alain Hudelot-Noellat, Vosne-Romanee Premier Cru, Les Suchots, Burgundy

Domaine Alain Hudelot-Noëllat cultivates two parcels covering about half a hectare across Les Suchots’ well-drained, marl-clay soils. One plot has eastern exposure and the other faces south, both aspects ideal for steady, rich grape ripening and the making of deep, complex Pinot Noir. The domaine’s vines are 100 years old and bear superior, finessed fruit. Vinification sees 80% destemming and a portion of whole cluster fermentation for tannic management. Only ambient yeasts are used for the unique character of each vintage. This is further enhanced by the domaine’s practice of not fining or filtering their wines. The Domaine Alain Hudelot-Noëllat Vosne-Romanée Les Suchots Premier Cru undergoes 16 months of maturation in 40% new oak barrels.

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