It is not uncommon that Burgundian estates are built through marriage.

The Hudelot family name is historically associated with the village of Chambolle, while Noëllat with Vosne. Together, these two families have joined to became one of the most prestigious domains in the Côte de Nuits.

Alain Hudelot laid the foundations for what is today Hudelot-Noëllat in the early 60’s in Chambolle-Musigny, starting with two parcels which were a gift from his father. His domain expanded during the 70’s and 80’s via inheritance of more parcels from both his family and those of his wife, Odile Noëllat, grand-daughter of Charles Noëllat. Situated in Vougeot, in a little corner referred to historically as “Old Chambolle,” Hudelot-Noëllat today farms ten hectares, many in the most desired and important crus in Nuits-St-Georges to Chambolle-Musigny. A walk through their cellar would make any fan of Burgundy salivate, with verticals of Richebourg, Romanée Saint-Vivant, Les Malconsorts, Les Suchots, Clos de Vougeot, Les Murgers and Les Beaumonts.

Today, Charles Van Canneyt, the grandson of Alain and Odile, is in charge of the family domain. His approach might be best defined as a fusion of modern and traditional techniques. Like any great Burgundian estate, grape growing is the focus, and that starts with protecting the soil. They work in “lutte raisonnée” but with an axe towards organics. Wine making shows an equal respect to the grapes. A portion of the grapes are left whole bunch, they work with indigenous yeasts and new oak is only used when deemed necessary. The result are wines of exceptional finesse and elegance, with characteristic restraint in youth, and delivering great complexity and exuberance after a few years in the cellar.