Clos de l'Arlot Monopole
Nuits Saint Georges 1er Cru
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The finesse and elegance of this wine convey an irresistible impression of immediate pleasure. It starts off with a radiant, complex bouquet with a combination of notes of raspberries, red currants, cherries and strawberries with floral nuances. The dialogue continues in the mouth with the discovery of a red wine with a delicate, elegant structure and good underlying concentration. This is a well-balanced wine with supple tannins which wins one over with its never-ending length, which emphasizes the red fruit flavours.
Vintage conditions
After a mild and rainy winter, the spring warmth encouraged an early resumption of the vegetative cycle. In April, temperatures fluctuated around seasonal averages, though the final ten days were particularly cool. Flowering began slowly around 10th June. Despite cool and damp conditions causing some cluster loss, the remaining clusters turned out to be well-aerated - a major advantage in reducing the risk of disease spread due to improved air circulation. Temperature fluctuations continued until harvest. The warm, relatively dry weather that set in during August improved the situation, providing good conditions for veraison and ripening.
Harvest
The optimal start date for the harvest was determined at the last moment. A compromise had to be struck between ripening, which was slow in some plots, and the health of the grapes, which was likely to deteriorate with the expected weather.
The harvest began on 18th September in fine weather and finished on 21st September.Location
The Clos de l'Arlot is unusual for being planted on the site of a former quarry, giving it the shape of an amphitheatre. Its name comes from the spring that rises at the bottom of the plot and flows into the Courtavaux a little lower down.
The Terroir
A complex terroir with microclimates and varied soils: marl with ostrea acuminata, Premeaux limestone and white oolite.
The two hectares of Clos de l'Arlot red are composed of two very distinct types of soil: at the top, white oolite on which young vines are planted; at the bottom, marl containing ostrea acuminata where some of the old vines are grown.
Only grapes from the oldest vines are included in the Clos de l'Arlot red cuvée. The wines from the young vines make up a blend with the Nuits Saint Georges Premier Cru label, Cuvée Mont des Oiseaux, a sensual, fruit-laden wine.Vinification
- 100% destemming,
- Cold pre-fermentation maceration (around 14°C) for 7 days,
- Spontaneous fermentation in stainless steel vats for 21 days with indigenous yeasts and daily pumping over.Grape varieties
Pinot Noir 100%
Ageing
- 15 months of ageing in French oak barrels (228L), 40% of which are new,
- One month and a half in vats,
- Bottled on February 25th 2026,
- Yield = 10 hl/ha.Tasting Note
The nose reveals a spicy, lively wine with great aromatic depth, featuring woody notes, and remains highly appealing thanks to its aromas of wild strawberries and rose petals. Supple, fresh and with a lovely texture on the palate, this wine grows in intensity and offers well-integrated tannins. The finish is smooth and silky with subtle balsamic notes that bring tension and energy.
Géraldine Godot - Technical Director - April 2026
