{"product_id":"omaine-de-l-arlot-nuits-st-georges-1er-cru-mont-des-oiseaux-2023","title":"Domaine de L Arlot Nuits St Georges 1er Cru Mont des Oiseaux 2023","description":"\u003ch4\u003eThe Wine\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNamed after the narrow track at the top of the Clos de l'Arlot from which birdsong drifts down from the forest above, Mont des Oiseaux is a tiny-production Premier Cru drawn from two plots: one at the top of Clos, with steep, white and pink limestone soils, and some younger vines at the base of the Clos. Made from 100% destemmed fruit, fermented spontaneously with indigenous yeasts and aged 15 months in French oak (40% new), this is a wine of real charm that can be enjoyed young or cellared with confidence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e91-93 Pts Neal Martin, Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e '\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 2023 Nuits Saint-Georges Mont des Oiseaux 1er Cru, matured in 35% new oak, has an elegant, quite mineral-driven bouquet that is vivacious and charming (like the 2022). The palate is silky smooth on the entry, very well balanced and unerringly pure, with a light yet energetic finish that has just the right amount of piquancy. This is an underrated cuvée from the Domaine that should not be overlooked.'.\u003c\/em\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":54124156682424,"sku":"SKU-180926012824","price":355.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0616\/4211\/3208\/files\/A0B272AE-7E5C-4830-B478-BED5ADB859B5.jpg?v=1789700410","url":"https:\/\/www.vauclusecellars.com.au\/products\/omaine-de-l-arlot-nuits-st-georges-1er-cru-mont-des-oiseaux-2023","provider":"Vaucluse Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}