Alain Hudelot Noellat, Vougeot Petits Vougeots

Alain Hudelot Noellat, Vougeot Petits Vougeots(from a . 52 ha parcel). A slightly cooler nose exhibits a fruit profile that derives more from the red side of the spectrum, and in particular cherry and pomegranate, though there are wisps of black raspberry, spice, lavender and rose petal in evidence. The sleek, elegant and refined medium weight flavors flash good minerality before concluding in a balanced, complex and sneaky long finale. This is lovely and the supporting tannins are quite fine

for what I have previously found to be an excellent Pomerol is evolving into a showstopper

offering intense

silky finish that feels very persistent

35 ha parcel close to the main road)

crushed granite and licorice at the back

but I look forward to doing so the next time around

deep and concentrated

With its laser-like focus and incredible cut

it goes straight to your brain and it stays there

The exceptions are the Baroli Voerzio bottled only in magnums (Sarmassa and Vecchie Viti dei Capalot e delle Brunate)

scorched earth and graphite add to a sense of gravitas as this dark

multi-dimensional