Domaine Arlaud - Morey-St.-Denis 1er Cru Aux Cheseaux 2021 (750ml)
Price: $99.00
| Producer | Domaine Arlaud |
| Country | France |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Subregion | Morey-St.-Denis |
| Varietal | Pinot Noir |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Sku | 6147 |
| Size | 750ml |
Vinous: 93-95 Points
The 2021 Morey-Saint-Denis Aux Chesaux 1er Cru has a slight reduction on the nose blacker fruit here superb mineralité and precision. The palate is surfeit with finesse beautifully balanced with a poised and satisfying silky smooth finish. Superb. (Drink between 2025-2042)
Jasper Morris: 91-93 Points
The fullest purple colour to date among the Arlaud 2021s with a ripe succulent dark red fruit and a touch more oak. A mild reduction behind which I did not pick up any whole bunch effect. All in red fruit with an excellent graceful texture just a light tannin or two at the back and very persistent. Drink from 2026-2031.
Wine Advocate: 90-92 Points
From a site with shallow calcium-rich soils the 2021 Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru Aux Cheseaux is another pure filigreed wine exhibiting aromas of red berries plums raw cocoa and petals. Medium-bodied delicate and mineral with melting powdery tannins and a perfumed finish it privileges finesse over power. My visit to Cyprien Arlaud's cellars in Morey-Saint-Denis was long overdue but the 2021 vintage has paired well with this 14-hectare domaine's sensual seamless style so it was a felicitously timed first visit. Certified organic and biodynamic Arlaud farms several of his parcels by horse. Winemaking is understated with both stems and new oak firmly in the background irrespective of their varying percentages privileging above all purity of fruit and textural finesse. Elegant and precise I found much to admire at this address which has been quietly progressing over the last decade to arrive at its present level but which shows no signs of resting on its laurels. Published: Jan 31 2023
