Arlaud Nuits St Georges Rouge 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Arlaud
Label Name:
 
Nuits St Georges Rouge
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Nuits-Saint-Georges, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
15-17°C

Awards/Ratings
Domaine Arlaud regularly receives strong praise for consistency and quality across vintages

Tasting Note
Dark cherry, raspberry and plum with forest-floor, gamey sous-bois and a touch of cinnamon/cedar. Medium–full body, fine-grained tannins, lively acidity and a savory, slightly smoky finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, coq au vin, beef bourguignon, mushroom risotto, roast lamb. Asian: Peking duck, char siu pork, miso-glazed salmon or cod, teriyaki chicken, sautéed shiitake with soy and mirin.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, biodynamic/organic viticulture; 100% destemmed, native-yeast fermentation with cool pre-maceration; aged ~14–18 months in French oak (c.15–30% new); bottled unfined/unfiltered.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Arlaud (Morey‑Saint‑Denis) founded 1942; family-run (Cyprien Arlaud), ~15 ha, converted to organic in 2004 and biodynamic (certified 2014); known for terroir-driven Pinot Noir and horse-ploughed parcels.