Michel Noellat Vosne Romanee 1er Cru les Suchots 2022

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Michel Noellat
Label Name:
 
Vosne Romanee 1er Cru les Suchots
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Vosne-Romanée, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Selected press : Decanter ~97pts; Tim Atkin MW ~95pts; Robert Parker's Wine Advocate ~93–95pts; Neal Martin/Vinous ~91–93pts

Tasting Note
Elegant Pinot Noir: red and black cherry, plum, violet and subtle cocoa/earth notes. Silky texture, velvety tannins, balanced acidity and a long, mineral finish with spice and orange-zest accents.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, roast chicken, lamb, beef Wellington, mushroom risotto, aged Comté or Brie. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, soy-glazed salmon, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), mushroom stir-fry or shiitake-based dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested and sorted; predominantly destemmed; native-yeast fermentation in temperature-controlled tanks or cement; élevage 15–18 months in French oak barrels (c.40% new). Light filtration, bottled at the domaine.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Michel Noëllat, a multi-generational Vosne-Romanée estate run by Sophie & Sébastien Noëllat. ~20–23 ha across many parcels in the Côte de Nuits; modern cellar with temperature control and traditional Burgundian practices.