2013 Charmes Chambertin
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Tasted blind at the Burgfest tasting in Beaune, the 2013 Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru from Hudelot-Noëllat winemaker, Charles van Canneyt, has a modest bouquet with pretty red plum and redcurrant aromas, the oak lending some lift and neatly embroidered into the fruit. Nice purity here. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, well judged acidity, modest depth with a clean and silky smooth finish that is a tad commercial, if not delivering the same complexity as its peers. However, it does improve and has a pleasant piquancy. Tasted September 2016.
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Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com
Neal Martin, Wine Advocate
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This is the négoce label of Hudelot-Noëllat, named after the owner, grandson of Alain Hudelot-Noëllat. He buys wine not grapes. Just 15 barrels of this one. Lightish ruby. Scented and bright. Cherry fruited. Delicately sweet and fresh with a light grip on the finish. Not sure if this is for the long haul but lots of pleasure early on. (JH)
About the producer
Charles van Canneyt is the young vigneron at the helm of Domaine Hudelot-Noëllat. Looking to increase production, he started a négoce label under his own name in 2012, expanding the operation in 2013.