Tucked in a forested valley 15 minutes west of Nuits-Saint-Georges, Domaine Patrick Hudelot flies delightfully under the radar—one of Burgundy's great sleeper producers where everything is done exactly as it ought to be. Patrick Hudelot took family vines (planted '50s, expanded '60s) organic in the mid-1980s—a pioneering move when most neighbors were still spraying—and maintains 22 hectares with minimal intervention: light filtration, tiny sulfur additions, vineyard purity first. Their isolated clay-limestone/marl slopes yield Hautes Côtes de Nuits Pinot Noir that overdelivers every time, far better than regional pricing suggests.

"Les Roncières" from steep, high-altitude sites captures 2022's brilliant balance: 10-12 months in French oak (20-30% new) frames vibrant red cherry, raspberry, violet, and pink pepper spice with silky tannins, juicy acidity, and mineral snap—no heavy extraction, just elegant tension. Drink 2026-2030+.

Why You'll Love It

• Sleeper Overachiever: Organic pioneer (mid-'80s) delivers Côte de Nuits village quality at Hautes-Côtes pricing—wines consistently exceed expectations.

• Pure, Low-Intervention Finesse: Minimal sulfur/filtration + forested valley purity = bright cherry-violet-earth with silky lift, never overworked.

• High-Altitude Vibrancy: Steep clay-limestone yields tension and perfume that punches way above regional appellation.

How to Enjoy It

• Glassware: Wide Burgundy stem to amplify violet-spice aromatics; ISO glass also excellent.

• Temperature/Decant: 58-62°F (fridge 30 min); 30-45 min decant opens fruit complexity while preserving freshness.

• Pairings: Roast chicken with morels, duck à l'orange, mushroom risotto, rillettes board, grilled salmon + sorrel beurre blanc, aged Comté with fig jam.