2016 Hautes Cotes de Nuits M Cheurlin
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(Cheurlin made barely 15 hectoliters per hectare here due to frost, picking these north-facing vines on October 5 after pausing for nearly a week): Dark red-ruby. Alluring floral lift to the aromas of blackberry and spices. Juicy and intense, with dark berry flavors complemented by saline minerality. Offers a lot of personality for its humble appellation.
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Neal Martin, Wine Advocate
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The sophomore 2016 Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Nuits was reduced to nine barrels because of the frost this year. This is released under Maxime Cheurlin's own name rather than Domaine Georges Noëllat. It offers attractive brambly red berry fruit on the nose with fine definition. The palate is medium-bodied with cranberry and raspberry preserve, and crunchy tannin on the slightly curtailed finish. Enjoy this after a year in bottle.
About the producer
Domaine Georges Noëllat, based in the village of Vosne-Romanée is today run by Maxime Cheurlin. Cheurlin took over the domaine in 2010 – aged just 20 – and has since transformed its reputation as one of the finest Burgundy wine producers.