2024 Alain Hudelot-Noellat - Richebourg (750ml) [PRE ARRIVAL]

Richebourg has long been considered the crown jewel at Domaine Hudelot-Noëllat, typically poured last in any tasting at the property out of deference to its stature. Alain Hudelot ran the domaine for over thirty years before stepping down in 2008, handing the reins to his grandson, Charles van Canneyt, who studied winemaking at the University of Dijon and has worked alongside longtime cellar hand Vincent Meunier since taking over. Under their care the estate has climbed from among the best in the Côte d'Or to a genuine benchmark for the region.

The domaine's tiny holding in Richebourg yields only a handful of barrels each vintage, and 2024 was no exception, with just three produced. Despite the site's grand reputation, Hudelot-Noëllat's wine leans toward racy detail and mineral precision rather than sheer power, a style consistent across vintages regardless of how concentrated or structured a given year turns out.

The 2024 shows some reductive character on the nose alongside notes of undergrowth. The palate is medium-bodied with fine but firm tannins, real depth, and a persistent, mineral-driven, sapid finish. This is a wine built for patience. Pair it with grilled squab, braised oxtail, or Tomme de Savoie.