2018 - Bourgogne Rouge, Alain Hudelot-Noellat

Country: France |
Region: Burgundy |
Appellation: Bourgogne |
Producer: Alain Hudelot-Noellat |
Colour: Red |
ABV: 12% |
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Tasting Notes

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Robert Parker Wine Advocate William Kelley - 09 Jan 20
The 2018 Bourgogne Rouge is generous and inviting, bursting with aromas of cherries, blackberries, dried flowers and spices. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, ample and fleshy, its velvety tannins cloaked in ripe, succulent fruit. This pleasure-b
Drinking Date: 2020 - 2035
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Vinous Neal Martin - 01 Jan 20
The 2018 Bourgogne Rouge was the only cru in bottle at the time of my tasting. It has attractive dark cherry and bergamot scents on the nose. The palate is medium-bodied with light tannins, very pretty fruit and a pleasant sharpness on the finish.
Drinking Date: 2019 - 2023
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Jancis Robinson Julia Harding - 13 Jan 20
Mid crimson. Open, fragrant and invitingly red-fruited. Lightish on the mid palate but balanced and juicy with appropriately subtle tannins. (JH)
Drinking Date: 2021 - 2025
Bourgogne Fine Wine

Bourgogne

Bourgogne AOC represents the entry-level wines of Burgundy, offering a taste of the region's winemaking traditions. These wines, primarily made from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, cover a broad area from Chablis to Beaujolais. Red wines are light to medium-bodied with red berry flavours and earthy notes, while the whites are crisp and mineral-driven with green apple and citrus. Accessible and versatile, Bourgogne AOC wines are an excellent introduction to Burgundy. Notable producers include Joseph Drouhin, Louis Jadot, and Bouchard Père et Fils.