Domaine de l'Arlot - Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er cru - Clos des Forêts Saint-Georges Monopole Red 2023

Wine:

Vinified without whole-cluster fermentation and aged in 40% new barrels, the 2023 Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru Clos des Forêts Saint Georges Monopole Red stays firmly in the register of elegance and precision that built the estate’s reputation. Subtle spice notes mingle with dark berry flavours, while the dense, focused texture is framed by fine, crunchy tannins — creating a wine that’s layered, complex, and built to last. A stunning achievement.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Aged for 15 months in oak barrels with a maximum of 40% new barrels and 3 months in vats before bottling.

Color:

Bright ruby red.

Nose:

Delicately powdered and highlighted by notes of red berries and spices.

Palate:

The palate is elegant and dense, with delicate, crisp tannins and a silky texture; a consistent, complex and persistent wine with a promising future.

Temperature:

Serve at 14–16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Rack of lamb with herbs, duck breast with mild spices.

Cellar aging:

From today until 2035, and beyond for enthusiasts.

Awarded 3 stars by the prestigious French wine guide RVF (Revue du Vin de France), Domaine de l’Arlot is one of Burgundy’s crown jewels. An iconic estate founded in the 18th century, a star of the Côte de Nuits, it expresses the very soul of Pinot Noir with quiet intensity — and also crafts one of the most distinctive, seductive Whites in the region.

Under the guidance of Géraldine Godot for the past decade, the estate’s 15 organically farmed hectares include true gems like Romanée Saint-Vivant Grand Cru, Vosne-Romanée Premier Cru Les Suchots, and its flagship Clos des Forêts Saint-Georges — a 7.2-hectare monopole managed as a single, unbroken parcel.