Domaine Arlaud Morey St Denis 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Domaine Arlaud
Label Name:
 
Morey St Denis
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:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
15-17°C

Awards/Ratings
Jasper Morris ~91 (village); Wine Advocate ~88-90 (village); Vinous reviews for Arlaud 2021 premier crus (Les Ruchots/Aux Cheseaux) 93-95

Tasting Note
Fresh red cherry and raspberry with subtle blackberry, forest floor and savory spice. Bright mineral acidity, fine‑boned structure and silky tannins; medium-bodied with a persistent, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, coq au vin, mushroom risotto, grilled salmon, beef bourguignon. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, teriyaki salmon, mushroom hot pot, Korean BBQ (grilled pork/beef).

Production Method
Biodynamic viticulture; hand‑harvested Pinot Noir, indigenous yeast fermentation (partially destemmed), matured in French oak (small % new), bottled unfined and with minimal sulfur.

Vineyard Info
Family domaine founded 1942; ~15 ha in Morey‑Saint‑Denis/Côte de Nuits. Converted to organic/biodynamic; run by Cyprien Arlaud; noted for low‑intervention winemaking and quality premier cru holdings.