At a glance

Producer

Domaine Georges Noëllat

Region

Vosne-Romanée, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France

Grape variety

Pinot Noir

Wine type

Red

Body

Medium-bodied and Earthy

Sweetness

Dry

Typical price

$350-$525 USD per bottle (market and auction average 2024)

Tasting profile

Elegant red cherry, raspberry, crushed wild strawberry, rose petal, hints of violet, sous-bois, subtle oak, earthy and mineral notes. Tannins are resolved, with freshness and lingering finish.

Evolution: Development of dried flower, forest floor, truffle, undergrowth. Fruit moves from vibrant red to compote and dried character. Silky tannins.

At peak: At peak offers greatest perfume and complexity, exquisite balance of fruit and tertiary notes, persistent minerality.

Structure

Acidity

Medium-high

Tannins

Medium, silkier with cellaring

Alcohol

13.0%

Aging potential

Excellent for 10-18 years from vintage

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2020 to 2037

Optimal window

2017 to 2040

Current status

Ready to drink

Current condition

At optimal drinking maturity, showing developed tertiary notes but with core fruit and structure intact

2012 Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Les Chaumes from Georges Noëllat matured early but continues to evolve superbly. Peaked around 2020-2025 but remains in optimal drinking condition through 2028, with slow graceful decline expected after.

Food pairing

Roast duck with cherry sauce, herb-crusted lamb, veal with wild mushrooms, pork loin, mild cheeses like Epoisses or Brie de Meaux.

Serving

Serving temperature

16-18°C / 61-64°F

Decant

Yes (30-60 minutes) — To open up aromatics and allow subtle earthy and floral notes to emerge. Softens any remaining structure.

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 5/10

Traditional Burgundy viticulture with partial use of lutte raisonnée (sustainable principles), hand harvesting, minimal intervention in winery, limited sulfur use, but no formal organic/biodynamic certification. Packaging is standard Burgundy glass, not lightweight or recycled.

Domaine Georges Noëllat employs some sustainable vineyard practices but is not certified organic, biodynamic, or sustainable. They hand-harvest and minimize synthetic treatments but do not publicly monitor energy use, water, or carbon offset. Standard packaging with no lightweight bottle or recycled content. The carbon footprint is moderate given international exports and lack of confirmed sustainability measures. Overall, slightly above average for small Burgundy estates, but not a sustainability leader.