2019 Côte de Nuits

2019 Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Mont des Oiseaux, Domaine de l'Arlot Dry | Red | Still | 13.5%

This cuvée first appeared in 2015. It is made from the young(er) vines of the Clos de l’Arlot that had once been labelled ‘Petit Arlot’. It consistently proves its worth as a separate bottling with every new vintage: this is sweet and precise on the nose, with bursting redcurrants, violets, and graphite. The palate shows a wonderfully classical freshness, and some attractive, firm tannins that are expertly married to the red berry volume, making it ready for drinking in just a few years, I expect.

Ready: 2022 - 2031

2019 Nuits-St-Georges 1er Cru Clos des Forêts St-Georges, Domaine de l'Arlot Dry | Red | Still | 13.5%

This vineyard spans over 7 hectares of limestone hillside, accounting for almost half the domaine’s production. It has a slightly darker, more deeply structured and brooding presence than the Mont des Oiseaux, with firmer, more savoury fruit. The palate swirls with mulberries and spiced blackberries, with a long, tense finish, and superbly sustained freshness.

Ready: 2024 - 2032