Arlaud Vosne Romanee 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Arlaud
Label Name:
 
Vosne Romanee
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Vosne-Romanée, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
15-17°C

Awards/Ratings
Noted reviews for the 2021 village/aux réas bottlings: Vinous (Neal Martin) ~89–91 pts (Nov 2022)

Tasting Note
Perfumed Pinot Noir of red cherry, raspberry and redcurrant with rose petal, forest-floor and gentle spice. Medium-bodied, bright acidity, silky tannins and a saline-tinged finish; elegant and ageworthy.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, coq au vin, grilled lamb chops, mushroom risotto, beef bourguignon. Asian: Peking duck, char siu pork, miso-glazed fish, teriyaki salmon, mushroom stir-fry with soy and sesame.

Production Method
Hand-harvested fruit from organic/biodynamic vineyards; usually fully destemmed, gentle fermentation, aged 12–16 months in French oak (portion new); limited fining/filtration.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Arlaud (Cyprien Arlaud) — family estate founded 1942, ~15 ha around Morey‑Saint‑Denis; converted to organic then biodynamic (certified), noted for precise, terroir-driven Pinot Noir.