Noëllat/Georges Vosne-Romanée 1er cru Chaumes 2016

95 points Tim Atkin, MW (Jan 2018).

91-93 points Neal Martin (Wine Advocate): "The 2016 Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Les Chaumes, which includes around 20% to 25% whole bunch fruit, has a very elegant, restrained bouquet that just lets the blackberry and raspberry fruit flow from the glass, the oak neatly integrated and not imposing. The palate is medium-bodied with a saline entry. Again, I appreciate the purity of fruit, the finesse and the charm of this Vosne-Romanée. There is plenty of crunchy red berry fruit on the finish and a pinch of spice. Super bon, as they say in France. Drink: 2021-2038. (12/29/17)"

90-92 points John Gilman (View From the Cellar): "Like the Gevrey “en Echézeaux”, the malo for the les Chaumes 2016 was just finishing up at the time of my visit. The nose offers up lovely depth in its blend of red plums, black cherries, a fine base of soil, gamebird, gentle smokiness and vanillin oak. On the palate the wine is pure, full-bodied and very suave on the attack, with a good core, moderate tannins and fine length and grip on the balanced and nicely focused finish. I am sure this will be lovely. 2024-2055. (Nov/Dec 2017)"

90-92 points Allen Meadows (Burghound): "(from a .23 ha parcel). An overtly spicy nose of poached plum, violets and sandalwood leads to rich, caressing and sappy medium weight flavors that possess a seductive mouthfeel thanks to the copious dry extract that imparts a velvety texture to the dusty and balanced finish that firms up just enough to suggest that this should improve over the next 6 to 8 years. Drink: 2023+. (Jan 2018)"