{"product_id":"2022-alain-hudelot-noellat-les-beaumonts-vosne-romanee-premier-cru-750ml","title":"2022 Alain Hudelot-Noellat Les Beaumonts Vosne-Romanee Premier Cru 750ml","description":"\n\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA highly sought-after Premier Cru from one of Vosne-Romanée's most respected domaines, the 2022 Alain Hudelot-Noellat Les Beaumonts expresses the power, minerality and refined structure of this prestigious Côte de Nuits terroir. Produced from approximately 60-year-old Pinot Noir vines, this limited-production Burgundy combines concentration with the precision and delicacy that define Charles van Canneyt's winemaking philosophy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVineyard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLes Beaumonts is a prestigious Premier Cru climat in Vosne-Romanée, renowned for producing Pinot Noir of remarkable depth, mineral character and ageing potential. Domaine Hudelot-Noëllat owns just 0.32 hectares across two east-facing parcels, planted on clay-limestone soils. The vines average approximately 60 years of age, contributing concentration, complexity and a distinctive expression of the vineyard's terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduction is exceptionally limited, at approximately 1,900 bottles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eViticulture \u0026amp; Winemaking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrue to the domaine's philosophy of working closely with nature, the grapes are harvested and sorted by hand. Approximately 80% of the fruit is destemmed before fermentation, with indigenous yeasts driving the fermentation naturally. Traditional punch-downs are employed during fermentation to develop structure and extract flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine is matured for 16 months in oak barrels, approximately 30% of which are new. It is bottled without fining or filtration, preserving its natural texture, aromatic complexity and expression of place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProducer Tasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lot of power and minerality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCritic Reviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93–96\/100 — Jasper Morris MW, Inside Burgundy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTasted November 2023\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProducer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDomaine Hudelot-Noëllat is one of the highly regarded producers of Pinot Noir in Burgundy's Côte de Nuits. Founded in Vougeot by Alain Hudelot in 1962, the domaine expanded significantly following his marriage to Odile Noëllat, whose family has a long history of vineyard ownership in Burgundy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince 2008, the estate has been led by Alain Hudelot's grandson, Charles van Canneyt, working alongside cellarmaster Vincent Munier. The domaine farms approximately 10 hectares across Chambolle-Musigny, Vougeot, Vosne-Romanée and Nuits-Saint-Georges, including holdings in the Grand Crus Richebourg, Romanée-Saint-Vivant and Clos de Vougeot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe estate is particularly noted for the age of its vines, averaging more than 50 years, with some parcels dating back to the 1920s. Careful vineyard management, meticulous vineyard work and measured oak maturation help preserve purity, finesse and the individual character of each climat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2022\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Domaine Hudelot-Noëllat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Vosne-Romanée, Les Beaumonts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vosne-Romanée Premier Cru\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Variety:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Pinot Noir\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWine Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Still Red Wine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSweetness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard Area:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.32 hectares\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard Exposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e East-facing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clay-limestone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVine Age:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 60 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand harvested and sorted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDestemming:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 80%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indigenous yeasts, with punch-downs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaturation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 months in oak barrels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNew Oak:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFining \u0026amp; Filtration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unfined and unfiltered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 1,900 bottles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOwnership:\u003c\/strong\u003e Charles van Canneyt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"Wine Animal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67661633192238,"sku":"5573776808","price":750.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/6596\/6894\/files\/2022AlainHudelot-NoellatLesBeaumontsVosne-RomaneePremierCru750ml_085e62b4-d689-4b36-9777-02312db836f3.png?v=1791433911","url":"https:\/\/www.jcfinewines.au\/products\/2022-alain-hudelot-noellat-les-beaumonts-vosne-romanee-premier-cru-750ml","provider":"JC FINE WINES","version":"1.0","type":"link"}