Domaine Hudelot Noellat Vougeot Premier Cru Les Petits Vougeot 2014

Crafted in the heart of the Côte de Nuits in Burgundy, France, Domaine Hudelot-Noëllat Vougeot 1er Cru 'Les Petits Vougeot' 2014 is an exquisite, highly prized Premier Cru red Burgundy produced by winemaker Charles Van Canneyt. Bordering the northern wall of the famed Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru and sitting directly adjacent to Chambolle-Musigny, the 0.5-hectare Les Petits Vougeot climat features thin, limestone-rich soils littered with small pebbles. This unique micro-terroir imparts a distinct Chambolle-like floral elegance, silky texture, and delicate mineral drive to the Pinot Noir. The 2014 vintage in Burgundy is celebrated by purists for its classical balance, electric freshness, and precise terroir definition. Practicing sustainable and low-intervention viticulture, Hudelot-Noëllat hand-harvests old estate vines planted in 1950. Following strict sorting and partial whole-cluster inclusion, the fruit undergoes temperature-controlled fermentation before aging for 16 to 18 months in French oak barrels (approx. 30% new). Now entering its peak drinking window, this 2014 vintage displays a sublime interplay of mature tertiary spice, bright red stone fruit, and velvet-smooth tannins.

Food Pairing: Roasted rack of lamb with herbs, duck breast with cherry reduction, pan-seared pheasant, wild mushroom risotto, veal tenderloin, roasted quail, and soft-ripened French cheeses like Époisses or Camembert.