Alain Hudelot Noellat, Richebourg Vintage:2008 as they want to keep

as they want to keep working the texture and freshness

This is a vintage where managing the crop load was critical in achieving balance

Give it an hour or 2 in the decanter

Edgy acidity on the end

Alain Hudelot Noellat, Richebourg Vintage:2008 as they want to keep(from a . 28 ha parcel of vines that abut those of the Domaine de la Romane Conti in Richebourg proper). Like the Clos de Vougeot, here too there is an initial note of bourgeon de cassis though considerable eventually coaxes the intensely floral suffused aromas of spicy jasmine tea, orange peel and dark berries to reveal themselves. There is stunningly good power and intensity to the backward broad shouldered flavors that brim with an abundance of dry