Domaine Arlaud Clos de la Roche Grand Cru 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Domaine Arlaud
Label Name:
 
Clos de la Roche Grand Cru
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Morey-Saint-Denis, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
15-17°C

Awards/Ratings
Vinous (Neal Martin) 94–96 (Jan 2023); Wine Advocate (William Kelley) 92–94 (Jan 2023)

Tasting Note
Violet and rose aromatics with red and black cherry, cranberry and orange-rind notes; sweet spice, crushed stone minerality and saline undertones. Silky, svelte tannins, bright acidity and a precise, lingering finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, beef bourguignon, lamb, mushroom risotto. Asian: Peking duck, miso‑glazed black cod, char siu, grilled shiitake or yakitori, Korean BBQ (short ribs).

Production Method
Biodynamic farming; hand-harvested, indigenous yeast fermentation with ~30% whole clusters; aged ~16 months in oak (≈40% new); bottled unfined and unfiltered.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Arlaud is a family estate in Morey‑Saint‑Denis (now led by Cyprien Arlaud), known for low yields, horse-ploughed parcels and biodynamic practices, working historic Grand Cru sites.