The 2019 Domaine Alain Hudelot-Noellat Nuits St Georges Les Murgers is a Pinot Noir from the esteemed Burgundy region of France, specifically the Cote de Nuits sub-region and Nuits St Georges appellation. This wine is produced by Domaine Hudelot-Noellat and is noted for its deep, layered profile and balanced complexity.
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate awarded the wine 93 points, with reviewer WK describing it as "unwinding in the glass with aromas of raspberries, cherries, sweet spices, rose petals and forest floor." The review highlights its medium to full-bodied nature, concentrated and lively character, and a "long, penetrating finish." This indicates a wine that evolves in the glass, offering a rich and engaging tasting experience.
Vinous gave the wine a score of 92 points, with the reviewer noting that it was "the most backward on the nose among the domaine’s 2019s." They described the wine as having "sultry black fruit, loam and touches of damp leaves," with a nicely structured palate that is more muscular than some of its counterparts. The review suggests that this wine will benefit from 3-4 years of aging to fully develop its potential.
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy provided an excellent review, scoring the wine 94 points. Morris described it as "extra deep rich dark purple," with a power-packed nose and inky blackberry notes. He mentioned that the wine is at the limit of maximum ripeness but maintains a notably long finish, indicating a wine that is both intense and balanced.
Decanter also praised the wine, awarding it 93 points and noting its "inky dark colour and a profound nose of polished black fruit, a hint of smoke and no rustic side at all." The review emphasized the wine's silky texture, deep flavors, and robust structure.
Burghound echoed these sentiments, giving the wine a score of 93 points. The review highlighted "riper yet still quite fresh aromas" of plum liqueur, earth, spice elements, and a hint of sauvage. The reviewer noted the wine's "suave, round and solidly concentrated medium-bodied flavors" and its potential for both immediate enjoyment and long-term aging.
Overall, the 2019 Domaine Alain Hudelot-Noellat Nuits St Georges Les Murgers is a well-regarded Pinot Noir, praised for its deep flavors, balanced structure, and potential for aging.