75cl
Domaine Hudelot Noellat Romanee-Saint-Vivant Grand Cru 2022
Vendor code : 1280
Charles Van Canneyt has released an impressive series of 2022 wines. Romanee-Saint-Vivant is one of the prestigious Grand Cru vineyards in the Vosne-Romanee appellation, surrounded by other famous Grand Cru sites, including Romanee-Conti to the west and Les Richebourg to the north. While Romanee-Saint-Vivant may not have the same immediate recognition as Romanee-Conti, it is regarded as one of Burgundy’s most refined and aromatic Grand Cru vineyards, producing wines that beautifully express the unique terroir of Vosne-Romanee.
Color
Red
Fortress
14%
Country
France
Region
Burgundy
Grape
Pinot Noir
Producer
Domaine Hudelot Noellat
Vintage
2022
Domaine Hudelot Noëllat Romanée-Saint-Vivant Grand Cru 2022 comes from a 0.48-hectare plot, with a production of 2,400 bottles. The vines are 95 years old. The wine was aged for 16 months in oak barrels, 30% of which were new. Hand-harvested grapes, wild yeast fermentation, and small-scale production create a fine example of top Pinot Noir. The Romanée-Saint-Vivant Grand Cru 2022 showcases all the finesse and complexity of Burgundy Pinot Noir, with an aromatic profile featuring sweet spices, red fruit, earthiness, blackberry, and plum, framed by a skillful application of new oak. The wine’s flavor is clean and powerful, sensual yet direct.
Romanee-Saint-Vivant spans 9.4 hectares, making it the largest Grand Cru in the village of Vosne-Romanée. The vineyard exclusively produces Pinot Noir wines celebrated for their elegance, complexity, and longevity. Located on the lower slopes of the Cote d'Or escarpment near Vosne-Romanee, Romanee-Saint-Vivant is known for its limestone-rich soils, with a mixture of clay and gravel, which provide excellent drainage and contribute to the refined structure of its wines. This terroir, combined with the ideal mid-slope positioning, results in wines with delicate tannins and pronounced aromatic complexity. One of the most notable producers is Domaine de la Romanee-Conti (DRC), which owns more than half of the vineyard (5.28 hectares). DRC’s Romanee-Saint-Vivant is renowned for its ethereal, delicate style, making it one of the estate's most sought-after wines. Other significant producers include Domaine Leroy, Domaine Jean-Jacques Confuron, and Domaine Hudelot-Noëllat, all of which have smaller holdings in this vineyard but produce exceptional examples of this Grand Cru. Though it may not have the same immediate recognition as Romanee-Conti, Romanée-Saint-Vivant is considered one of Burgundy’s most refined and aromatic Grand Cru vineyards, beautifully expressing the terroir of Vosne-Romanee.
Reviews from critics
98/100
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Jasper Morris
A fine mid ruby purple, then the nose says ‘hold on, this is special’. The quintessence of Vosne-Romanée finesse. An intense raspberry seedless intensity straight away on the attack, broadening slightly behind, medium acidity, submerged tannins and a fine very long finish. Drink from 2035-2045.
Decanter
Lavish aromas of blackberry and plum fruit with an edge of earthy complexity make the initial attack compelling. The texture is firm and elegant, with grippy tannins but no astringency and enough extract and freshness to ensure an interminable finish. The grapes are from a half-hectare of century-old vines that run the length of the vineyard just north of the Domaine de la Romanée-Conti vines. They are partially destemmed and gently fermented before ageing in cask (half new). Ideally, one would wait a decade before opening this wine, but there is enough substance here to age 50 years beyond that.
Tim Atkin MW
Sizzling with lusty red fruits, sweet spices, red licorice and intense florals zoom from the glass. Elegant tannins saturate the sensuously-textured palate, creating a light drying sensation before the wispy, high-toned acidity cleans up the ample extract. The extended finish integrates some patchouli and fireplace smoke.
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