Maxime Cheurlin Noƫllat
Maxime Cheurlin Noƫllat is one of the most exciting young names in Burgundy, particularly in Vosne-RomanƩe, in the heart of the CƓte de Nuits. He took over the family estate, formerly known as Domaine Georges Noƫllat, in 2010 at the age of 20 and has since transformed it into a highly sought-after domaine known for elegant, terroir-driven Pinot Noir.
The estate has a remarkable Burgundian heritage: Georges NoĆ«llat was related to the historic NoĆ«llat family of Vosne-RomanĆ©e, a name closely connected with some of the great traditions of the village. Maxime Cheurlin also has family links to the legendary Jayer and Rouget winemaking families, giving him a strong connection to the regionās finest traditions.
The domaine works mainly with Pinot Noir, from a collection of valuable vineyards including parcels in Vosne-RomanĆ©e, Chambolle-Musigny, Gevrey-Chambertin, Nuits-Saint-Georges, and prestigious sites such as ĆchĆ©zeaux, Grands-ĆchĆ©zeaux, and Vosne-RomanĆ©e Premier Crus. Some vines are very old, contributing to the depth and complexity of the wines.
The style of Maxime Cheurlin Noƫllat is characterized by purity, perfume, finesse, and energy rather than heavy extraction. The wines often show classic Vosne-RomanƩe characteristics: red and black cherry fruit, floral notes, spice, silky tannins, and a refined mineral structure. They combine elegance with the ability to age, revealing more complexity over time.
Compared with ChanterĆŖves, Maxime Cheurlin NoĆ«llat represents a more traditional and prestigious CĆ“te de Nuits expression of Burgundy. ChanterĆŖves focuses on precision, freshness, and artisan minimalism across a range of appellations, while Maxime Cheurlin NoĆ«llat is built around inherited vineyard treasures and the pursuit of classic, age-worthy Pinot Noir from some of Burgundyās most celebrated terroirs.
In short: Maxime Cheurlin NoĆ«llat is a rising star of Vosne-RomanĆ©e ā a domaine combining exceptional vineyard heritage with a modern, elegant winemaking vision.