2016 Alain Hudelot-Noellat Nuits St. Georges 1er Cru Les Murgers 750ml

BH93

A brooding and all but mute nose requires aggressive swirling to reveal its notes of intensely earthy aromas of dark currant and raspberry where a background nuance of the sauvage appears. The rich, full-bodied, naturally sweet and lightly mineral-suffused flavors possess good freshness and a seductive texture before culminating in an impressively complex, driving and palate staining finish. This is more refined than it usually is yet a wine that doesn't lack for power and punch. In short, this excellent effort is promising but notably backward. (Drink starting 2028)

~Allen Meadows, Burghound, 93 Points