2010 Nuits St Georges Aux Bas de Combes
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Good bright red. Black and blue fruits, menthol and licorice on the nose. Juicy and sweet, but with a more aggressive mouthful than the basic Chambolle and Vosne village offerings. Finishes with good length and lift but the mouth feel is a tad rustic.
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Antonio Galloni, Wine Advocate
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The 2010 Nuits St. Georges Bas de Combe comes across as cool and tightly wound. It reveals plenty of energy in its dark red and black fruit, spices and licorice, all supported by firm tannins and an insistent minerality that propels the finish. The Bas de Combe needs a few years in bottle to come together, but it is a promising effort. Anticipated maturity: 2016-2030. Once again this year I tasted with Charles Van Canneyt, Alain Hudelot’s grandson. Yields were down 30% across the board, a significant drop but not terrible considering the year. Overall the 2010s are very strong and seem to point towards a style that is a bit more refined than in the past. Importer: Atherton Imports, Menlo Park, CA; tel. (650) 328-6639
About the producer
Founded in 1962 by Alain Hudelot and based in Chambolle-Musigny, Domaine Hudelot-Noëllat is today run by Alain’s grandson Charles van Canneyt and has become one of the region’s most respected estates.