Domaine Georges Noëllat was founded by Georges Noëllat, nephew of Charles Noëllat,?–?whose vines contributed to shape the estates of Jean-Jacques Confuron, Hudelot-Noëllat and Leroy,?–?and great-grandfather of the current owner, Maxime Cheurlin. Maxime Cheurlin took over the estate in 2010 after studying at the wine school in Beaune. He has devoted himself wholeheartedly to the estate, significantly raising the quality of its wines, notably through a much more precise and judicious approach to ageing. The estate has an exceptional vineyard portfolio, with Premiers Crus and Grands Crus in Vosne-Romanée, Échezeaux and Nuits-Saint-Georges, as well as several parcels of centenarian vines. The vines are tended entirely by hand, without the use of chemical treatments, while in the winery the wines are vinified using native yeasts. The estate’s wines are true gems.

Winegrowing in Gevrey-Chambertin can be traced back to Gallo-Roman times. The village was one of the first to bottle wines for sale in the 1930s. The highly acclaimed Fontenay climat, which translates as ‘little spring’, originates from a water reserve that caused extensive flooding in the mid-19th century and is now much less impressive. The Pinot Noir vines, facing east and south-east, stretch at an altitude of around 280 metres on brown limestone soils.
The dark garnet-red colour reveals a powerful and precise bouquet releasing complex notes of red and black fruit combined with a touch of mint and subtle hints of spice. The fresh and elegant palate reveals smooth tannins supported by a beautiful minerality, culminating in a rich, persistent and spicy finish. This cuvée promises excellent ageing potential.