Vosne Romanée, Domaine Hudelot-Noellat 2017

As I predicted from barrel, the 2017 Vosne-Romanée Village has the edge over its Chambolle counterpart this year, exhibiting a deep bouquet of wild berries, smoked duck, spices and creamy new oak. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, fleshy and enveloping, with a textural attack and good depth at the core, built around powdery tannins and lively acids. 2023 - 2040

This is spicier still though with super-fresh and slightly darker fruit aromas. There is equally good freshness and vibrancy to the sleek, rich and delicious medium-bodied flavors that aren't especially dense but they do offer better than average depth and persistence in a moderately structured and youthfully austere package. Drink: 2025+ Note: this has some young vines 1ers added to a blend of 90% Basses Maizières and 10% Les Vigneux