The 2018 Domaine Georges Noellat Echezeaux is a red Pinot Noir wine from the Burgundy region of France, specifically the Cote de Nuits sub-region in the Flagey Echezeaux appellation. This vintage has an alcohol content of 13.0% and is produced by Domaine Georges Noellat.
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate awarded this wine an excellent score of 94 points, noting that it "is showing very well, unwinding to reveal aromas of sweet berry and cherry fruit mingled with exotic spices, loamy soil, dark chocolate and spices." The wine is full-bodied with a layered and velvety texture, offering terrific concentration and a multidimensional profile. It is built around succulent acids and ripe tannins, deriving from a small parcel in Les Cruots planted before 1915. The reviewer highlighted its textural complexity, stating it is "full-bodied, layered and velvety, with terrific concentration and a textural, multidimensional profile."
Vinous provided a slightly lower score, ranging between 91-93 points. The review described the bouquet as ripe with floral scents of iris and violet infusing the black cherry and blueberry fruit, noting that this vintage presents a modern take on the grand cru. The palate is medium-bodied with ripe tannins and a somewhat confit-like style. While the wine displays commendable tension, the reviewer pointed out that it "needs lacks complexity and terroir expression on the finish compared to its peers."
On the other hand, Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy gave the wine an exceptional rating between 94-98 points. The review described the wine as rich purple in color with a nose that is both heady and detailed. On the palate, it is svelte and not overcooked, showcasing a gracious volume of fruit. The classical latticework detail of Echezeaux is somewhat hidden but promises exceptional length of aftertaste. Morris praised the wine's balance, stating, "This is so svelte on the palate, not overcooked in any way, but with such a gracious volume of fruit that the classical latticework detail of Echezeaux is almost hidden for the moment."
In summary, the 2018 Domaine Georges Noellat Echezeaux is a well-received Pinot Noir with notable reviews praising its complexity, texture, and modern style, though some reviewers noted it may lack the terroir expression found in its peers.