Maxime Cheurlin was a mere 20-year-old dynamo in 2010 when he seized the reins of this storied estate nestled in the vibrant heart of Vosne-Romanee. Picture this: a legacy tracing back to Georges Noellat, the nephew of Charles Noellat, the visionary behind one of Vosne's most illustrious domains. That very heritage eventually contributed to the formation of the esteemed Domaine Leroy. Fast forward to the passing of Georges, and the torch was zealously carried by his wife. Enter Maria Theresa Noellat and her husband Jacques Cheurlin, a Champagne luminary, who took the helm in 1991. Maria Theresa steered the ship until 2009 when she bequeathed the domaine to her grandson Maxime Cheurlin, our fearless leader of today!
Maxime's journey into winemaking commenced in Champagne, but his heart found its home in Burgundy. His education at the Lycee du Viticole in Beaune, coupled with invaluable stints at Domaine Emmanuel Rouget (yes, he's cousins with the Rouget sons!) and Domaine Gros Frere et Soeur, paved the way for his triumphant return to the family fold.
Hold onto your hats, folks! Despite its modest size, this 5.5-hectare gem boasts some of the most coveted terroirs in Vosne Romanee and northern Nuits St Georges. And here's the kicker: a significant portion of these vines were planted pre-WWII! Maxime, with his boundless energy and infectious passion, has garnered acclaim for his spellbinding Pinot Noir creations that sing of their terroir. Imagine hand-harvested grapes, coolly macerated, and lovingly fermented with indigenous yeast. Maxime's approach? He's all about "infusion" over extraction, baby! Gentle punch downs, followed by a leisurely aging period of 14 to 20 months, culminate in wines that are bottled unfined and unfiltered, bursting with raw, unbridled potential.
Today, Maxime is a bona fide rockstar in the Cote de Nuits, armed with a portfolio boasting some of Burgundy's most sought-after terroirs. Each bottle is a testament to Maxime's unwavering dedication and unwavering commitment to unlocking the full spectrum of flavors locked within Burgundy's hallowed soils. Get ready to embark on a flavor-filled journey unlike any other!
