Domaine Hudelot-Noellat Richebourg Grand Cru 2023

Domaine Hudelot-Noëllat Richebourg Grand Cru 2023 displays a spectacular deep purple hue, opening with a noble, highly expressive nose of dark berries, cassis, orange zest, rose petals, and exotic spices. On the palate, this full-bodied and powerful Grand Cru reveals exceptional concentration and texturally creamy depth, layering opulent black fruit and bitter chocolate over a profound soil signature. Framed by velvety, well-integrated tannins and refreshing acidity, it finishes with incredible length, energy, and an alluring perfumed grace.

Food Pairing:

Pairs beautifully with roasted venison loin, slow-braised beef short ribs with black truffles, pan-seared duck breast, or mature cheeses like aged Comté.

The 2023 Richebourg Grand Cru is textural and concentrated, wafting from the glass with aromas of dark berries, orange zest, rose petals and exotic spices. Full-bodied, broad and creamy, with a fleshy, layered core of fruit framed by sweet tannins, it concludes with a long, perfumed finish. This is another strong set of wines from Charles Van Canneyt—but that won't surprise readers familiar with this estate's consistent excellence. Van Canneyt has had the reins here for over a decade now, and his approach has crystalized: the predominantly destemmed fruit, retained intact, is fermented in cement tanks for a classical maceration of two to three weeks. Élevage is in barrels now predominantly sourced from Cavin, with Cadus in a supporting role, and lasts fully 18 months in the domaine's cold cellar, with the exception of the Bourgogne Rouge, which is bottled before harvest. These uncomplicated methods, combined with an enviable palette of appellations planted with notably old vines, produce elegant, charming wines with impressive substance and aging potential. I've been buying them for my own cellar since my student days, so this is an address I warmly recommend.