Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Michel Noellat
Label Name:
 
Vosne Romanee 1er Cru les Suchots
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Vosne-Romanée, Côte de Nuits (Burgundy)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
15-17°C

Awards/Ratings
Representative scores for the 2021 Les Suchots: Burghound ~91; trade/merchant aggregates report ~90–92 (Cru Wine/WineDecider listings); James Suckling and other critics have published reviews for recent vintages

Tasting Note
Ripe cherry, blackcurrant and blueberry with spice, forest‑floor and subtle toasted oak. Medium-bodied, silky texture, fine tannins, bright acidity and a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, beef Wellington, lamb, mushroom risotto, aged cheeses (Epoisses, Comté). Asian: Peking duck, char siu, miso‑glazed dishes, Korean BBQ, shiitake hot pot.

Production Method
Hand‑harvested, destemmed Pinot Noir; cold pre‑maceration, traditional vat fermentation with native yeasts; aged 12–18 months in French oak (mix of new and seasoned barrels).

Vineyard Info
Domaine Michel Noëllat is a multi‑generational family estate in Vosne‑Romée (23–27 ha), managed by the 6th generation; works sustainably/organically across premier and grand cru parcels.