🪵 Burgundy’s Naturalist Star: The Legacy of Domaine Arlaud
- Wine O'Cork
- Oct 25
- 3 min read
Tucked in the heart of Burgundy’s Côte de Nuits, Domaine Arlaud is a producer that blends tradition with vision. Founded in 1942 and now run by the third generation, Arlaud is more than a winery—it’s a family legacy rooted in respect for nature and terroir.
Since 2004, the domaine has fully embraced biodynamic farming, earning Demeter certification in 2014. Their approach? Let the land speak. Minimal intervention, native yeasts, hand-harvested fruit, and gravity-fed cellars—all in the name of purity.
Each bottle of Domaine Arlaud is a love letter to Burgundy’s limestone soils and age-old viticultural wisdom.
🌟 The 2022 Vintage: Silky, Perfumed, and Pure
2022 brought near-perfect conditions to Burgundy: a warm, sunny growing season that yielded concentrated yet fresh fruit. Domaine Arlaud’s lineup from this vintage is a showcase of elegance, energy, and terroir expression.
Let’s explore six of their standout wines—ranging from everyday excellence to collector’s treasures:
🍷 Domaine Arlaud Bourgogne Roncevie 2022
Don’t let the regional label fool you—this comes from a plot just outside Gevrey-Chambertin. A vibrant and floral Pinot Noir bursting with red cherry, raspberry, and hints of violets. Silky tannins and refreshing acidity make it dangerously drinkable.
✨ Pair it with: Roast chicken, charcuterie, or miso-glazed salmon
🍷 Domaine Arlaud Morey-Saint-Denis 2022
The flagship village wine from Arlaud’s home turf. Earthy and structured, with layers of red berries, forest floor, and spice. It captures the essence of Morey’s subtle power and age-worthy structure.
✨ Pair it with: Duck breast, mushroom risotto, or Iberico Jamon
🍷 Domaine Arlaud Chambolle-Musigny 2022
Pure elegance in a glass. Chambolle is known as the “ballerina” of Burgundy, and this wine glides with red currants, rose petals, and a hint of stony minerality. Graceful, feminine, and incredibly refined.
✨ Pair it with: Lobster pasta, truffle mushroom cream dishes, or roast quail
🍷 Domaine Arlaud Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru Aux Cheseaux 2022
From a premier cru vineyard full of promise. Black cherries, sweet spice, and crushed herbs on the nose, followed by firm tannins and a savory, long finish. Built to evolve, yet beautiful even young.
✨ Pair it with: Grilled lamb, eggplant parmigiana, or soy-braised short ribs
🏆 The Grand Cru Icons: Pure Collector’s Joy
🍷 Domaine Arlaud Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru 2022
This Grand Cru shows explosive fruit concentration with exceptional finesse. Blackberry, plum, sweet spice, and cocoa unfold in waves. Silky, deep, and complex—a wine for the cellar or a show-stopping dinner.
✨ Pair it with: Venison loin, wagyu beef, or mushroom Wellington
🍷 Domaine Arlaud Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru 2022
The crown jewel. One of Burgundy’s most powerful and structured crus, this bottling roars with dark fruit, mineral depth, floral tones, and muscular tannins. Incredible age-worthiness. For the serious Burgundy collector.
✨ Pair it with: Prime rib, game dishes, or dark chocolate truffle pasta
🌿 Biodynamic Philosophy, Human Craft
Arlaud’s winemaking philosophy is as much about restraint as it is about precision. The grapes are fermented with native yeasts, foot-trodden, and gently pressed—no additives, no shortcuts.
Their cellar in Morey-Saint-Denis is designed for gravity, avoiding pumps to protect the integrity of the wine. And because of their biodynamic practices, each vineyard is farmed like a living organism, honoring seasonal rhythms and cosmic cycles.
The result? Wines that are alive, energetic, and deeply connected to the soil.
🥂 For Collectors, Sommeliers, and Pinot Devotees
Whether you're a seasoned Burgundy enthusiast or new to the region, Domaine Arlaud offers something rare: authenticity.
From the approachable Bourgogne Roncevie to the awe-inspiring Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru, every bottle reflects the same care, craft, and respect for the vine.
With limited production and growing international demand, these wines are true treasures—drinkable now, ageable for decades.
🛒 Where to Buy?
You can explore the full lineup of Domaine Arlaud 2022 on our website www.wineocork.com. But act fast—these bottles tend to disappear as quickly as they arrive!
✨ Final Sip: When Burgundy Speaks, You Listen
Domaine Arlaud doesn’t make flashy wines—they make soulful wines. Wines that speak softly but linger long. Wines that invite you to pause, sip, and reflect.
In a world where luxury is often loud, Arlaud reminds us that true greatness whispers.
Raise your glass to the quiet brilliance of Burgundy.
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