Vougeot 1er Cru Les Petits Vouget Hudelot-Noellat 2018 (750ML)

90-92+ Points, William Kelley, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The 2018 Vougeot 1er Cru Les Petits Vougeot has turned out very well, opening in the glass with a lovely bouquet of cassis and plums, complemented by top notes of woodsmoke and violets. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, supple and fleshy, with a bright spine of acidity and a fragrant, precise finish. A Chambolle-Musigny in all but name, this is an elegant and exquisitely balanced cuvée." 01/20

90-92 Points, Neal Martin, Vinous: "The 2018 Vougeot Les Petits Vougeot 1er Cru, matured in 30% new oak, has a sensual nose of red cherries, crushed strawberry and pressed violets. The palate is medium-bodied, quite succulent and vivacious, delivering tart red fruit, orange zest, tangerine and a slight bitterness on the finish that adds welcome tension. Not a long Vougeot, but certainly well balanced and thoroughly enjoyable." 01/20

95 Points, Tim Atkin, Decanter: "The vines are still relatively young here at 35 years' old, according to Charles van Canneyt, but they seem to have settled in well enough, producing an elegant Vougeot that would look out of place in a series of Chambolle-Musigny Premiers Crus. Juicy, succulent and enticing, it has supple raspberry coulis flavours, appealing zip and freshness and lacy tannins." 10/18