2016 Beaune Les Tuvilains
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(the first vintage for this wine, from 35-to-40-year-old vines Cheurlin that recently purchased; production was cut by 75% due to the frost; just about finished with its malo but not yet sulfited): Deep red-ruby. Inviting musky aromas of blackberry, mocha and leather. Densely packed and slightly high-toned, offering very good sweetness and energy to its supple dark berry flavors. Conveys a fairly large palate impression and finishes spicy and long, with dusty tannins arriving late.
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Neal Martin, Wine Advocate
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The inaugural 2016 Beaune 1er Cru Les Tuvilains, cropped between 10 to 12 hectoliters per hectare because of the frost, has a refined bouquet with blackberry and wild strawberry scents. There is an appealing brightness here, quite vivacious. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, well-judged acidity, very harmonious with a charming, pure, silky smooth finish that is a pure joy. Bravo Maxime—this is a fine debut.
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.