Following the discussions about 2008 Burgs on another thread, I pulled the cork on this one tonight.
Vosne Romanee 1er Cru Les Beaumonts 2008 Domaine Hudelot-Noellat
Surprisingly subtle and understated from start to finish. Red fruit, with a hint of autumnal leaves creeping in. There is a Vosne perfume and floral character - musk - but it really creeps up on you rather than taking centre stage. Has lifted and briary hedgerow characters. Has the bright 2008 acidity but there is sufficient sweet fruit to buffer - it’s slender but graceful. Lots of mid-palate energy but it’s a quiet energy, with everything in the treble register. An umami note, like soy or hoisin, creeps in towards the finish. Will be fascinating to follow this and see how it develops. Today it’s not giving masses away but neither does it seem particularly closed. Intriguing and softly spoken.
92+/100
Cheers,
Matthew