{"product_id":"domaine-de-l-arlot-nuits-st-georges-1er-cru-clos-des-forets-2023","title":"Domaine de L Arlot Nuits St Georges 1er Cru Clos des Forets 2023","description":"\u003ch4\u003eThe Wine\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe larger of the Domaine's two great monopoles, the 7.2-hectare Clos des Forêts Saint Georges runs the full width of the slope from forest to road, encompassing three distinct terroirs—white oolitic limestone at the top, pink Prémeaux limestone through the middle, and clay-rich Ladoix limestone at the base. Each of these soils are now managed, harvested and vinified separately by Géraldine Godot. Historically, this vineyard has produced the most structured and profound red in the l'Arlot stable, the wine that is the most Nuits, if you like. However, in recent years Godot, by managing each parcel separately and by thinking deeply about the terroi, has managed to find a much more “Premeux” or “L’Arlot” expression of Forets. The 2023 is very much in this latter mould. It was made from 100% destemmed fruit, fermented spontaneously and aged 16 months in French oak (40% new). The finesse and precision is impressive, as is the seductive flesh. Yes, it’s deeper and more obviously structured than Clos de l'Arlot, yet it has the same superb balance and class.\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Pts James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eSpice- and earth-driven with a lovely restrained edge, giving aromas of cherries, bark, blood oranges, charcuterie, dried rose petals and graphite. The palate is chewy and tactile, with firmly framed tannins and focused acidity, finishing with a mineral undertone. There is a lot of complexity and character to come with more time in the bottle.'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93-95 Pts Neal Martin, Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e 'The 2023 Nuits Saint-Georges Clos des Forêts Saint Georges 1er Cru has a detailed and complex bouquet with a mixture of red and black fruit, a subtle estuarine influence and light graphite scents that surface with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with dark berry fruit. This is the most opulent and richest of the cuvées from the Domaine, attributable to the terroir. A dash of white pepper and allspice lingers on the finish. Excellent.'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92-94 Jasper Moriis MW, Inside Burgundy \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e'A fuller crimson red. The bouquet has the most energy to date, with floral notes. Raspberry with a little ripe cherry, a fraction more tannin, but refined, with a long clean finish. Good fresh fruit all across the palate, this will make a Clos des Forêts of distinction. Drink from 2030-2037.'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e17\/20 Pts Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com \u003c\/strong\u003e'\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eMonopole. 40% new oak, no stems. Certified biodynamic. Cask sample. \u003c\/em\u003eThe same fruit sweetness as on the Clos de l'Arlot and even more aromatic intensity. Deep, gently chewy, beautifully structured and long.'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Details\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety\u003c\/strong\u003e - Pinot Noir\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry\u003c\/strong\u003e - France\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e - Burgundy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtra\u003c\/strong\u003e - Cork\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear\u003c\/strong\u003e - 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolume\u003c\/strong\u003e - 750ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003ca id=\"more_desc_btn\" href=\"#pro_more_desc\"\u003eAbout the Wine Maker \u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0616\/4211\/3208\/files\/right-arrow_480x480.jpg?v=1647847041\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDomaine de l'Arlot has long been cherished by Burgundy lovers for the sheer beauty of its wines, but under the stewardship of Géraldine Godot the estate has ascended to an entirely new level, sitting now, by some standards, alongside DRC, Rousseau, and Roumier at the very summit of the Côte de Nuits. Taking nothing away from the great work of her predecessors—Jean-Pierre de Smet, Olivier Leriche, and Jacques Devauges—we agree entirely with Neal Martin, who has written that Géraldine Godot is “possibly making [Domaine l’Arlot’s] best wines ever.” \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis l’Arlot style is one of purity, perfume, and seduction—yet still with enough stuffing to age very well. This is why we buy Burgundy: to be able to drink wines like these.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDomaine de l’Arlot, with its hillside vineyards and 19th-century gardens, has what many consider to be the most beautiful estate in Burgundy. Since the late 1980s, this producer has also been responsible for some of the prettiest red Burgundies going around. The perfume, silkiness and flickering clarity of these wines are born of the l'Arlot vineyards and the Prémeaux terroir in general. Prémeaux has always stood apart from the rest of Nuits-Saint-Georges and made wines that are altogether finer and more elegant than those produced further North, around the town itself. L’Arlot brings the finesse of this terroir to the fore with their approach to wine growing and élevage. Biodynamic farming; perfect, well-sorted fruit; gentle extraction; and whole bunch use, all play their part. Every step, from vineyard to bottle, is tailored to underline purity and finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the cellar, Godot refuses to follow any recipes, instead adapting her winemaking to the season. In 2020, for example, she used between 50 and 70% whole bunches across the red cuvées. The warm, dry season produced stems that were riper, and Godot felt the ferments would benefit from the inclusion of whole bunches. She was right. In 2021, a much cooler, wetter season, there were no whole bunches added at all. So, no recipe, only careful consideration of the personality of each terroir, in each season, and then thoughtful, precise handling in the cellar. Of course, adaption is the name of the game these days in Burgundy. Godot is a highly thoughtful, sensitive and intelligent winemaker, and the quality of her current releases only underscores why this iconic Domaine is now rated so highly. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine de l Arlot","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53684320207032,"sku":"SKU-020726073838","price":477.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.vauclusecellars.com.au\/products\/domaine-de-l-arlot-nuits-st-georges-1er-cru-clos-des-forets-2023","provider":"Vaucluse Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}