Arlaud Nuits St Georges Rouge 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Arlaud
Label Name:
 
Nuits St Georges Rouge
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Nuits-Saint-Georges, Côte de Nuits (Burgundy)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C

Awards/Ratings
Positively reviewed by Burgundy-focused critics/retailers (Burgundy Report, regional merchants). No single high-profile international award widely listed for the 2021 village bottling

Tasting Note
Red and black cherry, cranberry, subtle earthy forest-floor and spice (clove, cinnamon). Medium-bodied with fine, silky tannins, bright acidity and a saline, lingering finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, coq au vin, beef bourguignon, mushroom risotto, aged cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu pork, miso-glazed salmon, teriyaki chicken, Korean bulgogi.

Production Method
Hand-harvested Pinot Noir from biodynamically farmed parcels; native-yeast fermentation, partial whole-bunch use, aged 14–18 months in French oak (approx. 15% new).

Vineyard Info
Domaine Arlaud (est. 1942) is a family domaine run by Cyprien Arlaud; 15 ha across Morey/Nuits with organic/biodynamic practices and holdings in several top sites.