Hudelot Noellat Meursault Clos des Ecoles 2023

Domaine Hudelot-Noëllat is a highly regarded family estate based in Vosne-Romanée, with roots in Burgundy stretching back several generations. Today the domaine is led by Charles Van Canneyt, nephew of Alain Hudelot and is known for producing refined, terroir-driven wines with an emphasis on purity and balance. While best known for its Côte de Nuits reds, the estate also produces a small number of white Burgundies from carefully selected vineyard sites. Meursault Clos des Écoles is a small walled lieu-dit situated close to the centre of Meursault village, historically named for its proximity to the local school. The vineyard’s clay-limestone soils and sheltered exposure produce wines noted for their combination of richness, tension and mineral finesse. Wines from Clos des Écoles typically show the generous texture associated with Meursault alongside lifted citrus freshness and a refined, chalky backbone. The 2023 Burgundy vintage delivered ripe yet energetic white wines with expressive fruit, balanced acidity and excellent accessibility in youth while retaining strong ageing potential.

Hudelot-Noëllat Meursault Clos des Écoles 2023 is made from 100% Chardonnay harvested by hand and gently pressed before fermentation in French oak barrels using traditional Burgundian methods. The wine is matured for approximately 12 months in oak, followed by a short period in tank prior to bottling to harmonise the texture and preserve freshness. Moderate use of new oak adds subtle notes of toast and spice without overpowering the vineyard character. The wine opens with aromas of ripe pear, lemon curd, white peach, toasted almond and acacia blossom layered with hints of butter, hazelnut and wet stone. The palate is concentrated yet precise, combining Meursault’s characteristic creamy texture with vibrant acidity and a long mineral finish. Excellent with roast turbot, lobster, scallops, poultry in cream sauces and mature hard cheeses. Drinking beautifully now with some aeration, it should continue to evolve gracefully over the next 8 to 12 years.