Domaine Arlaud Morey St Denis 1er Aux Cheseaux 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Domaine Arlaud
Label Name:
 
Morey St Denis 1er Aux Cheseaux
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Morey-Saint-Denis, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
15-16°C

Awards/Ratings
Vinous: 93-95 (barrel sample), Wine Advocate: 90-92, Jasper Morris: ~93; widely praised in international critics' coverage

Tasting Note
Elegant Pinot Noir: red cherry, raspberry, redcurrant, rose and violet florals, stony mineral core, subtle spice and oak, silky texture, fine tannins and long, saline finish.

Food Pairing
Roast duck, coq au vin, beef bourguignon, mushroom risotto, pork tenderloin; Asian: Peking duck, char siu (Cantonese BBQ pork), miso-glazed salmon, Korean bulgogi, shiitake and soy dishes.

Production Method
Organic/biodynamic viticulture; hand-harvested; fermentation with indigenous yeasts; aged in French oak barrels; minimal intervention; bottled unfined and unfiltered.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Arlaud, family estate founded 1942 (15 ha). Organic since ~2010 and biodynamic since ~2014; Cyprien Arlaud runs the domaine with a focus on terroir-driven, low-intervention wines.