Domaine Arlaud Chambolle Musigny 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Domaine Arlaud
Label Name:
 
Chambolle Musigny
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Chambolle-Musigny, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
2
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C

Awards/Ratings
Critic scores for the 2020: Vinous 92–94; Jasper Morris MW 92–94 (vintage commentary). General press notes praising finesse and ageing potential

Tasting Note
Elegant, floral Pinot Noir: red cherry, raspberry, violet, subtle forest-floor and spice, with silky tannins, mineral lift and a long, refined finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, coq au vin, mushroom risotto, roast pork, beef bourguignon. Asian: Peking duck, soy‑braised/char siu pork, miso‑glazed salmon, shiitake/soy stir‑fried vegetables.

Production Method
Biodynamic viticulture, hand-harvested grapes, native-yeast fermentation with gentle extraction; matured in oak barrels (blend of new and used), lightly filtered or unfined.

Vineyard Info
Family domaine founded 1942; run by Cyprien Arlaud with biodynamic conversion and horse-ploughed vineyards; 15 ha across the Côte de Nuits, winemaking in a modern cellar in Morey-Saint-Denis.