The wines of Burgundy have never been as sought after as they are at present. The result has been that the region’s greatest wines are pretty much unobtainable for mere mortals. The good news is that many of the region’s lesser known grower’s have upped their game, though they too are quickly being discovered.
Domaine Hudelot-Baillet is a case in point. A few years back this estate was relatively unknown. However, the current generation has improved quality markedly. The domaine’s entry level Bourgogne Rouge, from the excellent 2015 vintage, is a delicious bottle of red Burgundy.
The practise at Hudelot-Baillet is to destem 100%, reflected in a wine that is pure, linear and laden with red, purple and black fruits. Modern in feel, but far from overblown, it is delivering plenty of pleasure now, but should develop well in bottle for several years.
2015 DOMAINE HUDELOT-BAILLET BOURGOGNE ROUGE
Producer: Domaine Hudelot-Baillet
Variety: Pinot Noir
Region: Burgundy, France
ABV: 13.0%
Closure: Natural cork
Retail Price: $70.00
Date tasted: 26 December 2017
Tasting Note:
Bright plum red. Alluring nose of black and red fruits, hints of freshly tilled earth, Medium bodied, dry, very elegant and pure. Silkily textured – fine and seamless. Good fruit concentration in the red, purple and black fruit realm. Quite modern in feel. Good line and length. Delicious and very moreish.
Score: 16.5/20
Domaine Hudelot-Baillet is a case in point. A few years back this estate was relatively unknown. However, the current generation has improved quality markedly. The domaine’s entry level Bourgogne Rouge, from the excellent 2015 vintage, is a delicious bottle of red Burgundy.
The practise at Hudelot-Baillet is to destem 100%, reflected in a wine that is pure, linear and laden with red, purple and black fruits. Modern in feel, but far from overblown, it is delivering plenty of pleasure now, but should develop well in bottle for several years.
2015 DOMAINE HUDELOT-BAILLET BOURGOGNE ROUGEProducer: Domaine Hudelot-Baillet
Variety: Pinot Noir
Region: Burgundy, France
ABV: 13.0%
Closure: Natural cork
Retail Price: $70.00
Date tasted: 26 December 2017
Tasting Note:
Bright plum red. Alluring nose of black and red fruits, hints of freshly tilled earth, Medium bodied, dry, very elegant and pure. Silkily textured – fine and seamless. Good fruit concentration in the red, purple and black fruit realm. Quite modern in feel. Good line and length. Delicious and very moreish.
Score: 16.5/20
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