Nuits Saint-Georges - Premier Cru - Clos des Forêts Saint-Georges - Monopole - 2016 - Domaine de l’Arlot - 0,75L

A monopole Premier Cru reflecting the richness and complexity of the Nuits-Saint-Georges terroir.

📋 Characteristics

• Appellation: Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru AOC
• Grape Variety: 100% Pinot Noir
• Vintage: 2016
• Certification: Organic and biodynamic farming
• Terroir: 7.20-hectare monopole parcel on the Nuits-Saint-Georges hillside, benefiting from exceptional exposure and soil
• Vinification & Ageing: Manual harvest, fermentation with 50% whole clusters, ageing in French oak barrels (50% new) for about 15 to 18 months

🍇 Tasting Notes

• Appearance: Deep red with garnet reflections
• Nose: Complex aromas of red and black fruits (raspberry, black cherry), floral notes (violet), and spicy hints (pepper, licorice)
• Palate: Dense and structured, with fine tannins and refreshing acidity, revealing ripe fruit flavors and subtle minerality
• Finish: Long and elegant, with notable aromatic persistence

🍴 Food Pairings

• Grilled rib steak
• Duck breast with cherries
• Wild mushroom risotto

🗓 Cellaring Potential

• To enjoy young now or to cellar until 2035 for more complex aromatic development

🏰 About the Domaine

Domaine de l'Arlot, located in the heart of Côte de Nuits, has been practicing biodynamics since 2003. Clos des Forêts Saint Georges, the estate’s monopole, is an exceptional terroir producing some of the most remarkable wines of Nuits-Saint-Georges.