Domaine Arlaud Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru Les Ruchots 2022

Domaine Arlaud’s Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru Les Ruchots 2022 is an elegant and finely structured expression of one of the Côte de Nuits’ most distinguished villages. Made from Pinot Noir, it combines the floral, silky character associated with Morey-Saint-Denis with the depth and persistence expected from a Premier Cru climat. The warm, generous 2022 vintage offers immediate appeal while retaining excellent cellaring potential.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, the wine shows a luminous ruby-red colour with youthful purple highlights. The nose opens with aromas of ripe red and dark berries, violets, rose petal and subtle spice, followed by earthy nuances and a refined hint of oak. On the palate, it is medium- to full-bodied, combining succulent cherry and raspberry fruit with supple tannins, vibrant acidity and a long, mineral finish. Its balance and structure suggest that it will develop beautifully over the next 8–15 years, with additional bottle age bringing greater savoury and forest-floor complexity.

Production
Les Ruchots is a Premier Cru climat situated in Morey-Saint-Denis, where limestone-rich soils and clay contribute both freshness and depth. Domaine Arlaud farms its vineyards with a strong focus on organic and biodynamic principles, encouraging healthy soils and expressive fruit. The estate’s Pinot Noir is handled with a gentle, traditional approach, typically involving careful sorting, native-yeast fermentation and restrained extraction, followed by maturation in oak to support the wine’s structure without obscuring its precise Burgundy character.

Food & Serving
This Morey-Saint-Denis is an excellent partner for roast duck, guinea fowl, pheasant and other game birds, as well as beef fillet, veal, mushroom dishes and mature soft cheeses. Serve lightly cool at around 15–16°C. Decanting is not essential for a young bottle, but 30–60 minutes in a decanter can help open the wine; older bottles are best poured carefully off any sediment.

Producer
Domaine Arlaud is a respected family domaine based in the Côte de Nuits, with roots dating back to the 1940s. Under the direction of the Arlaud family, the estate has built a strong reputation for terroir-driven Pinot Noir from appellations including Morey-Saint-Denis, Gevrey-Chambertin, Chambolle-Musigny and Nuits-Saint-Georges. Its commitment to organic and biodynamic viticulture, combined with thoughtful, low-intervention winemaking, has made Domaine Arlaud one of the region’s notable modern Burgundy producers.

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