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Maxime Cheurlin
Winemaker
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i. Biography
Maxime Cheurlin has been winemaker at Domaine Georges Noëllat in Vosne-Romanée since 2010, the year he took over the historic estate and began setting its pace from the cellar. The work is defined by restraint: rare, gentle punch downs, 14- to 20-month élevage, bottling unfined and unfiltered, and cellar temperatures held cool to delay malolactic fermentation. The style reads as measured rather than forceful, with attention paid as much to texture and timing as to fruit and structure.
The Climb
Since 2010, Maxime Cheurlin has been winemaker of Domaine Georges Noëllat, and over that span the role has shaped the estate’s rhythm as much as its profile. Taking over the historic property in Vosne-Romanée meant establishing a method that privileges subtlety in the cellar and lets the wines gather themselves gradually. The approach is built on finesse: punch downs are rare and gentle, extraction is kept in check, and the wines are given time to develop through a long élevage of 14 to 20 months. Bottling unfined and unfiltered, along with cooler cellar temperatures that delay malolactic fermentation, reinforces a process that holds back rather than pushes forward. Each step points to preservation of nuance and a preference for clarity over force.
Today
He remains winemaker at Domaine Georges Noëllat, where the cellar still follows the same measured rhythm established in 2010. The associated style is built on long élevage, limited extraction, unfined and unfiltered bottling, and cooler cellar temperatures that slow malolactic fermentation. In practice, that means the wines are handled with a light touch from start to finish, with each cellar decision aimed at keeping the expression composed and precise. The emphasis is on patience and control, letting the material evolve without unnecessary interference.
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
Asked of Maxime
What is Maxime Cheurlin's current role?
As of 2026, Maxime Cheurlin is Winemaker.
What is Maxime Cheurlin known for?
Preserving exceptional terroirs through rare and gentle punch downs, 14-20 month élevage, and bottling unfined and unfiltered.
