The Domaine started in 1962 with the marriage of Odile Noellat and Alain Hudelot. At the time, the Noellat family owned many great vineyards in the Côte de Nuits, all located in the best appellations, from regional to Grand Cru. In 1978, Odile and Alain inherited five hectares of premier vineyards in Vosne-Romanée from Charles Noellat, Odile’s grandfather.

The Domaine now covers 10 hectares over 4 villages and 15 appellations, including every appellation a Burgundy wine connoisseur could dream of. At the regional level they have beautiful Bourgogne Pinot Noir and Bourgogne Aligoté.  At the village level, the Domaine is crafting Chambolle-Musigny, Nuits-Saint-Georges and Vosne-Romanée. At the 1er Cru level, it is a symphony of the best terroirs of Pinot Noir known; Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru “Les Charmes”, Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru “Murgers”, Vougeot 1er Cru “Les Petits Vougeots”, Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru “Les Beaumonts”, “Les Suchots” and “Les Malconsorts”.  At the top, in the world of Grand Cru, Domaine Hudelot-Noellat is producing some of the most sought after Clos de Vougeot, Romanée-Saint-Vivant and Richebourg.

In addition, the Grand Crus are planted in the best location within the appellation, next to the vineyards of the most renowned Domaine de la Romanée Conti and Domaine Leroy. Furthermore, a major part of the vines of the Romanée-Saint-Vivant are very old (more than a century). The whole vineyard is planted with fine clones, naturally producing less but more concentrated grapes.

Charles is growing the vineyard organically most vintages. However, if the weather is challenging and the crop at high risk of disease, he is willing to treat them accordingly.

At Domaine Hudelot-Noellat the winemaking is traditional. The must is fermented in concrete vats to further the elegance and purity of the wines. These wines reflect an appellation, a locality, in its purest expression. In constant search of depth, purity and finesse, after 3 weeks of vatting, the wines are aged and mature in the cellar for 18 months. Charles wants the Pinot Noir made from the best Burgundy terroir* to express its charming, refined flavours. To achieve such an excellent result, every step is considered and executed with the utmost care.

Clos Cachet is honoured to import Domaine Hudelot-Noellat’s wine into Australia. They represent beautifully and with landmark-style, what Burgundy Pinot Noir is all about.

* Terroir is the specific combination of location, vineyard, climate and people that create a wine. Accordingly, different terroirs produce different wines.

Nuits-St-Georges - Vosne-Romanee - Vougeot - Chambolle-Musigny

View the location of Hudelot-Noellat vines on the PDF below.