Founded in 1942 and based in Morey-Saint-Denis, Domaine Arlaud is now led by third-generation vigneron Cyprien Arlaud. The estate spans 17 hectares across 19 appellations, including four Grand Crus such as Clos de la Roche and Clos Saint-Denis. The first domaine in Morey-Saint-Denis to achieve Biodyvin certification, Arlaud remains committed to horse-plowed vineyards and low-intervention winemaking.
Situated directly below the Grand Crus Clos de la Roche and Clos Saint-Denis, the Premier Cru Les Millandes benefits from iron-rich clay and limestone soils that lend remarkable depth, structure and mineral complexity, producing a classic expression of Morey-Saint-Denis' hallmark power and elegance.
Appellation:
AOC Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru
Grape Variety:
Pinot Noir
Alcohol Content:
13.5%
Volume:
750mL
Tasting Notes:
Burghound (Allen Meadows): 89-92
A distinctly cool and relatively high-toned nose offers up notes of pomegranate, red cherry, earth and a discreet floral hint. There is fine detail and a lovely minerality to the precise medium-bodied flavors that possess an attractive underlying tension, all wrapped in an austere, serious and firmly structured finale.
