The 2017 vintage in Burgundy was generally very good, with vines showing recovery after the challenging 2016 growing season. Winemaker Charles van Canneyt at Hudelot-Noëllat strategically began the harvest early in 2017 to preserve the wine's acidity. The Vosne-Romanée Les Suchots 1er Cru is consistently a highlight from the Hudelot-Noëllat cellar, recognized as one of Vosne-Romanée's most cherished Premier Crus, nestled between the esteemed Romanée St Vivant, Richebourg, and Echezeaux. Notably, the 0.5-hectare parcel in Les Suchots boasts vines planted in 1910, making it the oldest at the domaine. The 2017 Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Les Suchots is characterized as brooding and reserved, unfolding a complex bouquet of dark berries, licorice, spices, and black tea. On the palate, it is medium to full-bodied, layered, and satiny on the attack, with a deep core framed by fine-grained yet firm tannins. Expect rich, savoury Black Forest fruit notes, along with precise black cherries, wild strawberry, a hint of black olive, and a discernible mineral element. Community reviews often highlight red fruit (cherry, raspberry, strawberry), oaky nuances (oak, clove, cedar), and earthy undertones (earthy, smoke, mushroom). Initially shy on the nose, the wine reveals greater generosity of red fruit and a refined texture on the palate after aeration. 【From a parcel planted in 1910, making it the oldest at the domaine】 🍴 Food pairing suggestions: This wine pairs beautifully with roasted duck breast, truffle dishes, Côte de bœuf, wild boar terrine (Terrine de sanglier), beef bourguignon, and other game birds like goose. 🥂 Event suggestions: With a recommended drinking window spanning from 2024-2035, and potentially up to 2040, this wine is an excellent choice for sophisticated dinner parties, celebratory meals, or gatherings of discerning wine enthusiasts who appreciate a structured and complex red Burgundy with significant aging potential.