Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Les Chaumes Georges Noëllat 2018

Expressive and seductive, this wine reveals aromas of ripe raspberry, cherry, and plum, lifted by rose petal, exotic spice, and a touch of sandalwood. The palate is generous and velvety, with layers of red and black fruit framed by supple tannins and refined oak. Its deep ruby colour reflects the warmth of the vintage, while the finish is long, perfumed, and laced with Vosne’s hallmark spice and silkiness.

Georges Noëllat, under the stewardship of Maxime Cheurlin, has rapidly become one of the most sought-after domaines in Vosne-Romanée. Les Chaumes, lying just below La Tâche and Malconsorts, is a premier cru site capable of producing wines of remarkable depth and finesse. The warm 2018 vintage brought ripeness and concentration, yielding a wine of richness and perfume — a quintessential expression of Vosne’s seductive style and one with fine ageing potential.

"Opening in the glass with aromas of cherries, sweet berry fruit, warm spices, burning embers and espresso roast, the 2018 Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Les Chaumes is medium to full-bodied, velvety and lively, with a deep core of fruit and ample reserves of powdery tannin that makes its presence felt on the finish. This is one cuvée where the evolution in Maxime Cheurlin's winemaking style is especially evident, as what was formerly a very approachable wine has become serious."  92+/100 pts William Kelly, Wine Advocate