Domaine de l'Arlot
About Domaine de l'Arlot
Technically created as recently as 1987 following the acquisition of all current holdings by AXA-Millésimes, the addition of Domaine de l’Arlot was one of the greatest decisions made by the giant company, whose small but impressive portfolio delivers consistently excellent wines under the auspice of the general head of vinous affairs Christian Seely.
More specifically, Domaine de l’Arlot has found its groove following the appointment of tremendously talented Géraldine Godot, who has more than once made bold decisions in both vineyards and wineries to produce the absolute best wines she deems possible. Having replaced Jacques Desvauges, now of Clos de Tart, Godot was given the mandate to make sweeping stylistic manoeuvres such as 100% whole-bunch fermentation in some cuvées and 100% destemmed in others.
Currently composed of 14 hectares, the original Domaine de l’Arlot covered three monopoles. Their Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru “Clos des Forêts Saint-Georges" is generally considered to be not only this Domaine’s top bottling but one of the most consistently thrilling wines in Nuits-St-Georges.
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Burgundy | 2 | 90-92 (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$1,138.46 |
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Vinous (90-92)The 2018 Nuits Saint-Georges Clos de l’Arlot Blanc 1er Cru is matured in 20% new oak. It has a well-defined and fragrant bouquet, subtle scents of marzipan and orange pith unfurling with aeration. The well-balanced palate offers orange peel and a touch of bitter lemon on the entry. This delivers more weight and a little more density than the La Gerbotte, finishing with pleasing salinity and a hint of toffee apple. Give it a couple of years in bottle. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 93-95 (WA) |
Inc. GST
SG$1,437.12 |
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Wine Advocate (93-95)The 2018 Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Clos des Forêts St Georges is a lovely wine in the making, wafting from the glass with aromas of cherries, wild berries, spices, licorice and smoked meats. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, fleshy and textural, its muscular chassis of powdery tannin entirely cloaked in fruit, concluding with a long and nicely defined finish. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 90-92 (VN) |
In Bond
SG$991.00 |
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Vinous (90-92)The 2018 Nuits Saint-Georges Clos de l’Arlot Blanc 1er Cru is matured in 20% new oak. It has a well-defined and fragrant bouquet, subtle scents of marzipan and orange pith unfurling with aeration. The well-balanced palate offers orange peel and a touch of bitter lemon on the entry. This delivers more weight and a little more density than the La Gerbotte, finishing with pleasing salinity and a hint of toffee apple. Give it a couple of years in bottle. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 93-95 (WA) |
In Bond
SG$1,265.00 |
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Wine Advocate (93-95)The 2018 Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Clos des Forêts St Georges is a lovely wine in the making, wafting from the glass with aromas of cherries, wild berries, spices, licorice and smoked meats. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, fleshy and textural, its muscular chassis of powdery tannin entirely cloaked in fruit, concluding with a long and nicely defined finish. |
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